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Artificial sports surface maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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15 Apr 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract for the maintenance of artificial sports pitches and associated hard sports surfaces, signifying the completion of this procurement process. This contract, falling under the category of repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities, was awarded through a selective call-off from the Crescent Purchasing Consortium Framework, specifically for outdoor facilities maintenance. The current stage is the award phase, with the contract beginning on 20th April 2026 and concluding on 19th April 2029. The procurement is valued at £100,000 and involves services to be delivered in Norwich, England, identified by the postal code NR4 7TJ.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in sports surface maintenance, particularly those with experience in planned, periodic, and specialist upkeep of sports facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract appealing, as the suitability criteria highlight that it is well-suited for SME participation. Technical Surfaces Limited, an SME, is noteworthy as they have been selected as the supplier, indicating a preference or openness towards businesses of a similar scale. Engaging in this contract can bolster a company's portfolio and establish stronger connections within the public sector allied to sports infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Artificial sports surface maintenance

Notice Description

Contract awarded via the Crescent Purchasing Consortium Framework - Sports Facilities Installation, Refurbishment, and Maintenance (CPC/LO/02/2023), Lot 2 - Outdoor Facilities Maintenance. Planned, periodic, and specialist maintenance of artificial sports pitches and associated hard sports surfaces. The contractor shall provide all skilled labour, specialist equipment, materials, supervision, reporting, necessary to ensure surfaces remain safe, compliant, playable, and within manufacturer and governing body tolerances.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae43d9d1-e306-4232-8621-4492908b32b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b73e99a-a1da-4840-b42a-157630398940
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNICAL SURFACES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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