Planning

Pre-Market Engagement - Padel Court Installation

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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09 Dec 2025 at 10:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 10:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is conducting a pre-market engagement process to assess the potential installation of outdoor padel courts at its Sportspark location in Norwich, UK (postcode NR4 7TJ). This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement notice published on 9th December 2025. Interested providers are invited to express their interest by 22nd December 2025, and contribute to shaping the tender specifications. The project falls under the construction work industry category, specifically for sports facilities, with a contract period foreseen to start on 1st July 2026 and end by 1st September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in sports facilities construction, particularly those with experience in padel court installation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete, as the procurement process encourages innovative solutions and best practices. Engaging in this process allows businesses to demonstrate their capabilities, potentially drive industry standards forward, and establish strong ties with a reputable public authority—benefits that can assist in business expansion and increased market competitiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement - Padel Court Installation

Notice Description

UEA Sportspark are conducting pre-market engagement with a view to install outdoor padel courts on our existing site currently used for 3 tennis courts and netball. We are conducting preliminary market engagement to better understand current capabilities, innovations, and best-practice approaches within the padel court installation sector. This early engagement will help us validate our requirements, explore available solutions, assess market capacity, and ensure that any future procurement is informed, competitive, and aligned with industry standards. It also provides suppliers with an opportunity to offer insight, highlight potential challenges, and shape a more efficient and effective procurement process.

Planning Information

Location: UEA Sportspark University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ We are seeking experienced providers to express their interest and help shape and build the specification for a potential future tender, so that we can maximise the best possible outcome for UEA Sportspark. Please complete the MS form found here: https://forms.office.com/e/0U1T58VPhY Thank you in advance for your contribution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f177
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080937-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work

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
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
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 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
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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