Award

Part replacement of timing system at Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex

ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jan 2026 at 16:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Dec 2025 at 09:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

11 Dec 2025 at 14:43

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by the Ards and North Down Borough Council in Northern Ireland, involves the part replacement of the timing system at the Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex. It is classified under the sports goods and equipment industry category, with specific focus on replacement timing equipment and an LED video board. The procurement method used was direct, falling below the competition threshold, and governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 29 December 2025, and encompasses tasks such as delivery, installation, commissioning, and training. The contract period extends from 30 December 2025 to 30 April 2026, with the awarded amount being £178,527.00 (net) and £214,232.40 (gross).

The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in sports equipment and technological installations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to The Swatch Group UK Ltd (Swiss Timing), the awarded supplier. This contract, due to its exclusion of competitive bidding and direct award method, particularly suits businesses with exclusive rights or technical expertise in this niche. Companies with capabilities in sports facility maintenance and equipment replacement are ideally positioned to benefit from such procurement processes, allowing them to expand their footprint within the public sector in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Part replacement of timing system at Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex

Notice Description

Replacement timing equipment and LED video board to include delivery, installation, commissioning and training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f406
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002820-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,527 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£178,527 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 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
ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT20 4BT
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)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SWATCH GROUP UK LTD (SWISS TIMING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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