Tender

Strength & Conditioning Lab & Associated Equipment - 2026

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Training Collective (ETC) is inviting tenders for the creation of a high-quality Strength & Conditioning Lab and the provision of associated equipment. This procurement falls under the 'Works' category, with a legal basis in the UKPGA 2023/54. The project, valued at £140,000, reflects ETC's commitment to enhancing specialist training facilities and includes construction, equipment installation, and the potential for community use. This tender, ID: ETCP-2026-0023, involves two lots: 'Building Works' and 'Gym Equipment,' and covers geographical region UKC1 in the United Kingdom. The procurement uses an open competition method, scheduled to close for submissions on 12th March 2026, with enquiries accepted until 26th February 2026. The contract period begins on 1st June and ends on 30th September 2026, offering opportunities particularly suited for SMEs.

Businesses in the construction and gymnasium equipment industries can benefit greatly by participating in this tender. With an emphasis on quality (70%) over price (30%), this procurement process is designed to encourage innovative solutions that can enhance the proposed training environment. Ideal candidates include firms that specialise in gymnasium construction, suppliers of gym equipment, or those with experience in education sector projects. Additionally, this contract is an excellent opportunity for suppliers who can offer creative and practical fit-out solutions, thus having the potential to strengthen their portfolio with a prestigious project aligned with ETC's strategic growth and development goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strength & Conditioning Lab & Associated Equipment - 2026

Notice Description

This investment seeks to create a high-quality, specialist Strength & Conditioning environment that supports teaching, learning, athlete development, and community use. The project forms part of ETC's wider commitment to continuous improvement and targeted capital investment in specialist training facilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Building Works

For Lot 1 ETC welcomes two forms of tender submission: 1. A practical, cost-effective fit-out solution that reflects the requirements set out in this specification. 2. A more creative, experience-led proposal informed by the supplier's previous projects, demonstrating how the first-floor area could be transformed into a high-quality Strength & Conditioning facility.

Lot - Gym Equipment

The Strength & Conditioning Gym is intended to support a range of training activities and equipment zones. The following list represents the aspired target provision, recognising that space constraints require intelligent layout and prioritisation:

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009144-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

37420000 - Gymnasium equipment

37442900 - Multi gyms

45212222 - Gymnasium construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE
Contact Name
Phillip Iverson
Contact Email
phillip.iverson@the-etc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01642865426

Buyer Location

Locality
THORNABY
Postcode
TS17 6FB
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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