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Volair Halewood Gym Refurbishment

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Volair Halewood Gym Refurbishment, overseen by Knowsley Council, has reached its awarding stage. The project falls under the construction work category, with a budget of £114,527.40 GBP. Located in England, the contract was awarded following an open procedure, specifically designed to encourage broad participation. The tender period concluded on 18th July 2025, and the contract period extends from 14th September to 31st October 2025. Knowsley Council, based at Waterside House in Sale, served as the buying organisation, with Thomas Lowe handling contact and inquiries.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as outlined in the procurement suitability requirements. The refurbishment project offers a clear opportunity for businesses specialising in fitness suite upgrades. Companies like Fitness Warehouse Ltd, which ultimately secured the contract, demonstrate the importance of having a strong presence in the procurement market and the potential benefits of engaging with public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

Volair Halewood Gym Refurbishment

Notice Description

Halewood Volair Fitness Suite Refurbishment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7191019c-8a5c-4d1c-90f7-036f72db182d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc2fab38-be46-44a4-823d-9dc84d346a8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,527 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,527 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Thomas Lowe
Contact Email
thomas.lowe@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619121616

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FITNESS WAREHOUSE LTD T/A GYM GEAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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