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title: "GPS Data Tracking Units"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a325"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# GPS Data Tracking Units

Buyer: CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a325

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Cardiff Metropolitan University as the buying organisation, for the acquisition of GPS Data Tracking Units aimed at tracking performance player activity and supporting player health and performance metrics. This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically covering global navigation and positioning systems, and sports goods and equipment. Located in Cardiff, within the UKL22 region, the procurement process has reached the award and contract stages with a contract value of £27,500. The process followed a direct procurement method, deemed below threshold without competition, and the contract was signed on 22 May 2026. The delivery of the units is scheduled to begin on 8 August 2026 and conclude on 7 August 2029. The legal framework guiding this tender falls under UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring compliance with pertinent Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in GPS technology, particularly those offering innovative solutions in player health and sports performance metrics. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality sports equipment or advanced tracking technologies could find substantial growth prospects. While the tender was awarded directly to PlayerData Ltd, businesses of large scale that can offer comparable or superior technological solutions would have been well-suited to compete under different procurement circumstances. The engagement in such public sector contracts can bolster business presence, provide learning opportunities in cutting-edge sports technology, and explore potential partnerships with educational institutions like Cardiff Metropolitan University.

## Notice

GPS data tracking units for performance player activity tracking. To support both player health and performance metrics for Met Sport performance athletes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048612-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2026 - 7 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF5 2YB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Llandaff |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLAYERDATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment
- 38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 11:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048612-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048612-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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