Planning

SAND-DRESSED ARTIFICIAL SPORTS PITCH

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 14:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is initiating a public procurement process for a project titled "Sand-Dressed Artificial Sports Pitch," focused on enhancing their sports facilities with a new sand-dressed artificial turf surface. This project falls under the industry category of multi-purpose sports facilities construction, with the procurement classified as goods and additional works. It is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement deadline set for 15th December 2025. The contract is to be executed at the university's location in Exeter, UK, and will comply with Sport England and national governing body standards. The planned contract period is from 1st March 2026 to 1st March 2029, with the possibility of renewal until 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sports facility construction and artificial grass manufacturing, particularly those in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) sectors. Companies with expertise in installing durable and safe sports surfaces would find this project aligned with their capabilities. The emphasis on sustainability and high quality also opens the door for innovative solutions that enhance student experience and community engagement, presenting a growth opportunity for firms providing state-of-the-art infrastructure in the UK's educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAND-DRESSED ARTIFICIAL SPORTS PITCH

Notice Description

As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing high-quality sports facilities at the University of Exeter, this project will deliver a new sand-dressed artificial turf surface designed to support performance, safety, and long-term durability. The works will include full surface replacement, including installation of a compliant shock-pad system (subject to testing) to ensure year-round playability. The project will meet Sport England and relevant national governing body standards, providing a resilient, low-maintenance surface suitable for hockey, recreational sport, and wider university use. This upgrade reflects our investment in sustainable, future-proof infrastructure that enhances both student experience and community engagement.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100487&TID=105737&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078525-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

39293300 - Artificial grass

45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Emily Wadge
Contact Email
e.wadge@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 139211111

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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