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Sports Centre- Gym Relocation/Squash Court Conversion

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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12 Jun 2025 at 06:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Sussex, located in Falmer, Brighton, United Kingdom, seeking to consolidate its two gyms, enhancing the Sports Centre facility by expanding into the current squash courts to accommodate a larger gym with new equipment. This procurement falls under the construction industry category and was conducted through a limited competition methodology, being below the threshold for wider tender procedures. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to N. MCKECHNIE AND CO LTD as of 2nd June 2025, and the contract period running from 9th June 2025 to 2nd October 2025. The procurement carries the legal basis of the UK's 2023/54 regulation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the construction sector, particularly those specialising in sports facility upgrades and equipment installation. As a dynamic chance for growth, it encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like N. MCKECHNIE AND CO LTD. Such projects might appeal to businesses capable of delivering high-quality construction services, focusing on innovation and efficiency, to meet the specialised requirements set forth by educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Sports Centre- Gym Relocation/Squash Court Conversion

Notice Description

The the consolidation of the two gyms (Falmer Sports Complex and Sports Centre). The gym at the Falmer Sports Complex will be closed and the gym at the Sports Centre will be enlarged by removing the squash courts to enable a bigger gym with new equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05472c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031723-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 2 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
suppliers@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

N. MCKECHNIE AND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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