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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has recently finalised the contracting process for the provision of artificial tennis court surfaces at Garscube Sports Complex in Glasgow, Scotland. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, reflecting the project's completion as of 28th July 2025 with a contract signed on 25th July 2025. The opportunity was categorised under "works" and involved the removal, supply, and installation of the tennis court surfaces. This contract was awarded to the Sportex Group, a supplier based in Grangemouth, following an open tendering process that saw electronic submissions. The award marks the conclusion of a competitive procurement process initiated in June 2025, with a tender period that included a submission deadline of 24th June 2025.

This contract offers considerable business growth potential, particularly for SMEs involved in construction and maintenance of sports facilities. The award highlights successful engagement with the Sportex Group, an SME, indicating a welcoming environment for similar-sized enterprises to partake in significant projects led by public institutions like the University of Glasgow. Businesses able to offer innovative, cost-effective solutions within the realm of artificial surfaces and sports facility development stand to gain from such procurement processes. Moreover, competitive procurements like these underscore the university's dedication to supporting local and regional suppliers, creating further economic opportunities through sub-contracting and community-benefit initiatives.

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Notice Title

PURCH2717 Provision of Artificial Tennis Court Surfaces

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2717 Provision of Artificial Tennis Court Surfaces

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2717 Provision of Artificial Tennis Court Surfaces

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800587
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535567
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45236112 - Flatwork for tennis court

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,220 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Glasgow
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sportex Group

Further Information

Notice Documents

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