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title: "UKRI-4862 STFC Daresbury Gym Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0526a1"
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# UKRI-4862 STFC Daresbury Gym Management

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0526a1

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), focuses on the management of the gymnasium and fitness centre at Daresbury Laboratory, located in the UKD61 region of the United Kingdom. This contract, identified as UKRI-4862, awarded to 3d Leisure, is under the category of company health services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the award amount being £198,307.85, and the contract period set from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with a possibility for a one-year extension. The award was announced on 20th August 2025, with a standstill period ending on 1st September 2025. Key responsibilities for the supplier include ensuring daily checks on all gym equipment and maintaining health and safety standards.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in fitness management services, especially those with a track record of handling in-house facility management for scientific or research establishments. Organisations that are forward-looking and possess the capability to meet the unique requirements of a fitness and wellbeing centre within a leading research laboratory site would be perfectly suited for this contract. The winning bidder, 3d Leisure, an SME based in Surrey, demonstrates that smaller enterprises can compete effectively in providing specialised management services, ultimately contributing to business growth through collaboration with significant public sector bodies like the UKRI.

## Notice

The Science and Technology Facilities Council, (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), ("the Client"), invites you to submit a tender for the execution of a Contract for the provision of management services for the in-house Gymnasium and Fitness Centre at Daresbury Laboratory. Please refer to the stated eSourcing portal link for the full set of documentation, specification and contract terms. STFC seeks to work in partnership with a modern and forward-looking provider who has the capability and capacity to meet the client's needs. Providing professional wellbeing and fitness centre management services. The Fitness & Wellbeing Centre is located within the Daresbury Laboratory site in Block B. Detailed in the site plan. UKRI provides the gym accommodation at nil cost. UKRI provides the gym equipment at nil cost. The Contractor is to ensure daily checks are carried out on all equipment & records kept for auditing purposes. 1 The fitness centre will be open seven days per week from 05:00 -22:00 hours a day with the exception of site shutdown, which is between Christmas and New Year. The Contractor will provide 40 hours of on site supervision per week. TUPE is applicable to this contract and is a matter for the incumbent and new supplier to process and complete upon any contract award. The supplier will be required to adhere to applicable Health and Safety and GDPR requirements. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=974792622

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One year extension possibility, to be agreed between the supplier and UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050137-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | £165,256 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLD61 Warrington |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 3D LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85147000 - Company health services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 11:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050137-2025
- 27 May 2025 at 09:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027597-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050137-2025
  20th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027597-2025
  27th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=974792622
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z8RAP7739A
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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