--- title: "GB-Leeds: PE2024-25-4793 Assisted Lifeguard Technology (Pre-Tender Market Engagement)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4911aec8-5a57-4e56-af2f-b8ec0ffb5053" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4911aec8-5a57-4e56-af2f-b8ec0ffb5053" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4911aec8-5a57-4e56-af2f-b8ec0ffb5053.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4911aec8-5a57-4e56-af2f-b8ec0ffb5053.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS" published: "2025-02-04" --- # GB-Leeds: PE2024-25-4793 Assisted Lifeguard Technology (Pre-Tender Market Engagement) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4911aec8-5a57-4e56-af2f-b8ec0ffb5053 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4911aec8-5a57-4e56-af2f-b8ec0ffb5053) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4911aec8-5a57-4e56-af2f-b8ec0ffb5053.json) ## Summary The University of Leeds is conducting a pre-tender market engagement process for the provision of Assisted Lifeguard Technology (ALT) to enhance water safety and support existing lifeguarding services. This process, which will potentially lead to a formal tender, is inviting inputs from the market on the availability of suitable technology solutions. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, the project involves the University's 25m 8-lane swimming pool, which hosts various aquatic activities. Relevant businesses are encouraged to participate before the tender period ends on 16th February 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 31st March and conclude on 31st July 2025. The procurement falls under the CPV classification 43324100 for swimming pool equipment and adopts an open procedure method. This engagement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to propose innovative solutions that enhance water safety. Companies specialising in swimming pool equipment and technology can leverage this initiative to showcase their products and potentially secure a lucrative contract valued between GBP 25,000 and GBP 50,000. By participating, businesses can gain visibility and establish a relationship with a reputable institution like the University of Leeds, positioning themselves for future procurement opportunities. The open procedure ensures a competitive and transparent selection process, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers. ## Notice THIS IS A "PRE-TENDER MARKET ENGAGEMENT" PROCESS A tender may follow this process but this request is not a tender. The Sport and Physical Activity team at the University would like to invite participation in a Pre-Tender Market Engagement Exercise (PTME) to seek the views of the market for the provision of Assisted Lifeguard Technology (ALT) to support with increasing water safety and further supporting the current lifeguarding provision. The University operates a 25m 8 lane pool with activities not limited to lane swimming, club sessions, swimming lessons, water polo, octopush underwater hockey and sub aqua. Following a recent review of how the facility operates it's swimming pool, the aim of the installation is to add another layer of safely and increase swimming pool standards. The University is seeking to understand the available supply options in more detail before going out to tender. After this engagement process, a tender is expected to be published, inviting bidders regardless of whether they have submitted a response to this PTME or not. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4570594d-e931-4992-bc7e-24ad2d52cdc4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 9JZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 43324100 - Equipment for swimming pools ## Release History - 4 Feb 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4570594d-e931-4992-bc7e-24ad2d52cdc4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4570594d-e931-4992-bc7e-24ad2d52cdc4 4th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leeds:-PE2024-25-4793-Assisted-Lifeguard-Technology-(Pre-Tender-Market-Engagement)/79B53Z4245 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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