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The Supply and Installation of Gym Equipment Across Loughborough University

Loughborough University · Local authority

In brief

Loughborough University is looking for suppliers for this contract (East Midlands).

The estimated value is £1,458,332 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, starting 22 February 2027.

It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 27 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 11:59pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 27 November 2026

How bids are scored

Price 20% · Quality 75% · Social Value 5%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 13 bids per contract for this buyer (from 11 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The University is looking for a supplier to provide gym equipment across multiple gym facilities on campus which cover provision for many different users ranging from elite athletes to casual student, staff and community members For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Loughborough:-Gymnasium-equipment./SRB8W449HQ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SRB8W449HQ

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 14 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £1,458,332 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 3 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.
Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 27 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Racks 22 February 2027 to 21 February 2032 What this lot covers Supply and Installation of high quality weight lifting racks and associated products for use within the gym environment.	—	£479,166
Cardio Machines 22 February 2027 to 21 February 2032 What this lot covers Supply and Installation of Cardio Machines and associated products to be used within a gym environment	—	£833,333
Resistance Machines 22 February 2027 to 21 February 2032 What this lot covers Supply and Installation of Resistance Machines and associated products for use within a gym environment.	—	£145,833

Timeline

27 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 101448-2026

About the buyer

Loughborough UniversityLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most

LAVISIONUK Limited3 contracts
Addison Hunt Ltd1 contract
Ahr Building Consultancy Limited1 contract
Allwag Promotions Limited1 contract
Arco Limited1 contract
Atkins Realis PPS Ltd1 contract
Axis M&E Consulting Engineers Ltd1 contract
Breakwell Sumner Partnership Ltd - T/A BSP Consulting1 contract

All tenders and awards from Loughborough University

From notice 101448-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 October 2026.