--- title: "Request for Information and Expressions of Interest - Tennis Court Refurbishment and Padel Court Installation and Operation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dead" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dead" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dead.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dead.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)" published: "2025-02-13" --- # Request for Information and Expressions of Interest - Tennis Court Refurbishment and Padel Court Installation and Operation Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dead [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dead) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dead.json) ## Summary The University of Sussex has released a Request for Information and Expressions of Interest for the refurbishment and upgrade of their sporting facilities, specifically focusing on tennis court and padel court amenities in Brighton, UK (Region UKJ21). This planned procurement, under the industry category of sporting services, includes the refurbishment of six existing tennis courts, the construction and operation of four new padel courts, and the provision of a pod-type facility with a toilet and clubroom space. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with the university seeking to gauge market interest, capability, and capacity. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their expressions of interest by 28th February 2025, with a future notice date anticipated on 1st September 2025. This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in sports infrastructure, facility management, and construction. The use of a concession contract model could provide long-term revenue streams for successful suppliers. Companies equipped with expertise in high-quality sports surface installation, facility construction, and management would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses with innovative solutions for all-year-round sports usage, including floodlighting and fencing, will find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and footprint in the educational and public sports facility sectors. ## Notice The purpose of this PIN is to gauge interest and connect with providers within this marketplace to better understand market interest, capability and capacity to deliver the requirements. This notice is for information only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to not proceed to tender or at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notice or notices or at any other time. Any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when published. The University are seeking expressions of interest from potential suppliers for the following work and services: - Refurbishment of 6x pre-existing tennis courts with a new all year round surface including fencing and floodlighting - Provision of a pod type facility to include a toilet and clubroom space - The construction and operation of 4x brand new padel courts - Use of a concession contract model to fund all of the above Suppliers are invited to send expressions of interest and provide relevant information to the University via suppliers@sussex.ac.uk on or before 28th February 2025 ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this PIN is to gauge interest and connect with providers within this marketplace to better understand market interest, capability and capacity to deliver the requirements. This notice is for information only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to not proceed to tender or at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notice or notices or at any other time. Any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when published. The University are seeking expressions of interest from potential suppliers for the following work and services: - Refurbishment of 6x pre-existing tennis courts with a new all year round surface including fencing and floodlighting - Provision of a pod type facility to include a toilet and clubroom space - The construction and operation of 4x brand new padel courts - Use of a concession contract model to fund all of the above Suppliers are invited to send expressions of interest and provide relevant information to the University via suppliers@sussex.ac.uk on or before 28th February 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004935-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 13 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2025 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) | | Locality | BRIGHTON | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN1 9RH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | | Local authority | Brighton and Hove | | Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer | | Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion | | Delivery location | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92600000 - Sporting services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2025 at 13:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004935-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sussex.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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