Award

The Supply and Installation of Gym Equipment for South Lake Leisure Centre

ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 12:04

Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council involves the supply and installation of gym equipment for South Lake Leisure Centre, located in Craigavon, Northern Ireland (UKN07 region). The tender was active as of 13th October 2025 and falls under the goods procurement category. This procurement is an open competition below the threshold, managed under Northern Irish devolved regulations and the UKPGA legal framework. The tender, tagged as "award" and "contract," marked its award on 28th April 2026, following the contract period beginning on 3rd February 2026 and concluding on 16th March 2026. The tender submission period was scheduled to end on 3rd November 2025, with enquiries closing by 27th October 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in sports and gymnasium equipment, notably those interested in expanding their market presence in Northern Ireland. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are encouraged to participate due to suitable criteria outlined for these entities, with evaluation premised on 20% quality and 80% price. Balance Leisure Fitness Ltd, identified as a large enterprise, emerged as the supplier for this project. Companies with expertise in fitness equipment and weight and resistance training are well-matched to this tender, especially those keen to capitalise on rising demand facilitated by high visitor numbers to the leisure centre.

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Notice Title

The Supply and Installation of Gym Equipment for South Lake Leisure Centre

Notice Description

South Lake Leisure Centre (SLLC) is Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Councils (ABC) largest capital project to date. The PS39 million investment provided a oncein- a-generation opportunity to dramatically enhance the quality of health and leisure provision within the Borough, providing access for everyone to the best leisure facilities. The Leisure Centre opened in 2020 and boasts a 1000 square metre fully equipped gym facility. The centre is expanding the gym facilities due to high demand from SLLC's 1 million annual visitors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aead
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038550-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

37420000 - Gymnasium equipment

37440000 - Fitness equipments

37442000 - Weight and resistance training equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,612 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 16 Mar 2026 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
ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALANCE LEISURE FITNESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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