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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement - Sports & Fitness equipment and Gym equipment maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031910"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI"
published: "2022-02-18"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement - Sports & Fitness equipment and Gym equipment maintenance

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031910

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## Summary

The Education Authority NI is planning a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Sports & Fitness equipment and Gym equipment maintenance". This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on gymnasium equipment within the UK, particularly Northern Ireland. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated to be published on 4th April 2022, to gather market insights and gauge interest for the upcoming retendering process. This exercise aims to inform internal business planning and ensure the efficient supply, delivery, and installation methods for sports and fitness equipment are identified and assessed.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the sports and fitness sector, particularly those specialising in gym equipment supply, maintenance services, and associated installation services. Companies offering innovation in fitness equipment or efficiency in logistics will be especially suited to compete. Engaging in this market analysis can help suppliers align their offerings with the Education Authority's requirements, potentially leading to valuable future contracts in the thriving public education sector.

## Notice

EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that would be beneficial in the retendering process. The purpose of the attached document, Preliminary Market Engagement questionnaire, is to gain an understanding of the latest developments and innovations in the provision of Sports & Fitness equipment and Gym maintenance and to assist the Education Authority (EA) in ensuring that the most efficient and effective methods for the supply, delivery and installation of sports and fitness equipment are undertaken and included in any forthcoming procurement exercise. At this stage, any information gathered through this exercise may inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process. However, it will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Sports & Fitness equipment and Gym maintenance and to assist the Education Authority (EA) in ensuring that the most efficient and effective methods for the supply, delivery and installation of sports and fitness equipment are undertaken and included in any forthcoming procurement exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004724-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Apr 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment
- 37412000 - Water-sports equipment
- 37420000 - Gymnasium equipment
- 37440000 - Fitness equipments
- 37442500 - Fitness weights
- 37450000 - Field and court sports equipment
- 37451000 - Field sports equipment
- 37452000 - Racquet and court sports equipment
- 37453000 - Track sports equipment
- 51121000 - Installation services of fitness equipment

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2022 at 18:25 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004724-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

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