---
title: "SAND-DRESSED ARTIFICIAL SPORTS PITCH"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec09"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2025-12-01"
---

# SAND-DRESSED ARTIFICIAL SPORTS PITCH

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec09

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is initiating a public procurement process for a project titled "Sand-Dressed Artificial Sports Pitch," focused on enhancing their sports facilities with a new sand-dressed artificial turf surface. This project falls under the industry category of multi-purpose sports facilities construction, with the procurement classified as goods and additional works. It is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement deadline set for 15th December 2025. The contract is to be executed at the university's location in Exeter, UK, and will comply with Sport England and national governing body standards. The planned contract period is from 1st March 2026 to 1st March 2029, with the possibility of renewal until 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sports facility construction and artificial grass manufacturing, particularly those in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) sectors. Companies with expertise in installing durable and safe sports surfaces would find this project aligned with their capabilities. The emphasis on sustainability and high quality also opens the door for innovative solutions that enhance student experience and community engagement, presenting a growth opportunity for firms providing state-of-the-art infrastructure in the UK's educational sector.

## Notice

As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing high-quality sports facilities at the University of Exeter, this project will deliver a new sand-dressed artificial turf surface designed to support performance, safety, and long-term durability. The works will include full surface replacement, including installation of a compliant shock-pad system (subject to testing) to ensure year-round playability. The project will meet Sport England and relevant national governing body standards, providing a resilient, low-maintenance surface suitable for hockey, recreational sport, and wider university use. This upgrade reflects our investment in sustainable, future-proof infrastructure that enhances both student experience and community engagement.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100487&TID=105737&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078525-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 39293300 - Artificial grass
- 45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 14:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078525-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078525-2025
  1st December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100487&TID=105737&B=
- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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