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Request for Information and Expressions of Interest - Tennis Court Refurbishment and Padel Court Installation and Operation

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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13 Feb 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has released a Request for Information and Expressions of Interest for the refurbishment and upgrade of their sporting facilities, specifically focusing on tennis court and padel court amenities in Brighton, UK (Region UKJ21). This planned procurement, under the industry category of sporting services, includes the refurbishment of six existing tennis courts, the construction and operation of four new padel courts, and the provision of a pod-type facility with a toilet and clubroom space. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with the university seeking to gauge market interest, capability, and capacity. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their expressions of interest by 28th February 2025, with a future notice date anticipated on 1st September 2025.

This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in sports infrastructure, facility management, and construction. The use of a concession contract model could provide long-term revenue streams for successful suppliers. Companies equipped with expertise in high-quality sports surface installation, facility construction, and management would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses with innovative solutions for all-year-round sports usage, including floodlighting and fencing, will find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and footprint in the educational and public sports facility sectors.

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Notice Title

Request for Information and Expressions of Interest - Tennis Court Refurbishment and Padel Court Installation and Operation

Notice Description

The purpose of this PIN is to gauge interest and connect with providers within this marketplace to better understand market interest, capability and capacity to deliver the requirements. This notice is for information only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to not proceed to tender or at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notice or notices or at any other time. Any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when published. The University are seeking expressions of interest from potential suppliers for the following work and services: - Refurbishment of 6x pre-existing tennis courts with a new all year round surface including fencing and floodlighting - Provision of a pod type facility to include a toilet and clubroom space - The construction and operation of 4x brand new padel courts - Use of a concession contract model to fund all of the above Suppliers are invited to send expressions of interest and provide relevant information to the University via suppliers@sussex.ac.uk on or before 28th February 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this PIN is to gauge interest and connect with providers within this marketplace to better understand market interest, capability and capacity to deliver the requirements. This notice is for information only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to not proceed to tender or at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notice or notices or at any other time. Any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when published. The University are seeking expressions of interest from potential suppliers for the following work and services: - Refurbishment of 6x pre-existing tennis courts with a new all year round surface including fencing and floodlighting - Provision of a pod type facility to include a toilet and clubroom space - The construction and operation of 4x brand new padel courts - Use of a concession contract model to fund all of the above Suppliers are invited to send expressions of interest and provide relevant information to the University via suppliers@sussex.ac.uk on or before 28th February 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dead
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004935-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92600000 - Sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Michael Prior
Contact Email
m.prior@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

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