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5-a-side Football Pitch Replacement

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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10 Nov 2025 at 12:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "5-a-side Football Pitch Replacement" was undertaken by the University of East Anglia, located in Norwich, United Kingdom. This project involved replacing four 5-a-side pitches with new 3G Artificial Turf surfaces to meet FIFA quality standards, thus enhancing facilities for the campus and the wider Sportspark community. This procurement fell under the category of goods and was classified within the sports facilities operation services industry. The procurement method was limited, entailing a below-threshold and limited competition approach. The process progressed to the award stage, with the contract commencing on 25th November 2025 and concluding on 20th February 2026. The total contract value was £90,862.86.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in sports facility upgrades and artificial grass supply to establish a foothold with educational institutions and sports facilities. Companies specialising in high-quality turf installations and those capable of adhering to international standards, such as FIFA, are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The inclusion of an experienced supplier such as Support In Sport (UK) Limited highlights the opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to compete effectively in securing contracts in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

5-a-side Football Pitch Replacement

Notice Description

To remove and dispose of the current pitch surface, including rubber crumb infill, and supply and install a replacement 3G Artificial Turf surface (including infill) on 4 x 5-a-side pitches. Replacement of 4 x 5-a-Side pitches is required in accordance with FIFA quality standards to improve facilities utilised by the Campus and wider Sportspark communities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072374-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

39293300 - Artificial grass

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,862 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 20 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SUPPORT IN SPORT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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