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title: "Fitness Testing Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c7e9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# Fitness Testing Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c7e9

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## Summary

The University of South Wales, a sub-central public authority, has completed a direct procurement process for the renewal of fitness testing equipment to be used within the Faculty of Life Science and Education. This contract, valued at £86,185.90 gross, was initiated under Welsh devolved regulations and awarded to VALD Operations Limited. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting fitness equipment. The contract period extends from 25th June 2026 to 24th June 2030, with the procurement conducted without competition due to its below-threshold status. The awarded supplier is located in London, while the delivery location is Pontypridd, UK.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in fitness equipment and supplies. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in providing high-quality fitness testing apparatus, possibly those that are large-scale operations like VALD Operations Limited, could have strong competitive advantages in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to establish or strengthen their market presence within the education sector and expand their operations by addressing the specific needs of academic institutions. This case underscores the potential benefits for suppliers who align their offerings with the governmental and educational demands prevalent in the UK regions.

## Notice

University of South Wales has awarded a 4 year contract to renew the fitness testing equipment within the Faculty of Life Science and Education to assess the physical performance and screen for injury risk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064878-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,821 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VALD OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37440000 - Fitness equipments

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 15:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064878-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064878-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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