--- title: "Pre-Market Engagement - Padel Court Installation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f177" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f177" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f177.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f177.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA" published: "2025-12-09" --- # Pre-Market Engagement - Padel Court Installation Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f177 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f177) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f177.json) ## Summary The University of East Anglia (UEA) is conducting a pre-market engagement process to assess the potential installation of outdoor padel courts at its Sportspark location in Norwich, UK (postcode NR4 7TJ). This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement notice published on 9th December 2025. Interested providers are invited to express their interest by 22nd December 2025, and contribute to shaping the tender specifications. The project falls under the construction work industry category, specifically for sports facilities, with a contract period foreseen to start on 1st July 2026 and end by 1st September 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in sports facilities construction, particularly those with experience in padel court installation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete, as the procurement process encourages innovative solutions and best practices. Engaging in this process allows businesses to demonstrate their capabilities, potentially drive industry standards forward, and establish strong ties with a reputable public authority—benefits that can assist in business expansion and increased market competitiveness. ## Notice UEA Sportspark are conducting pre-market engagement with a view to install outdoor padel courts on our existing site currently used for 3 tennis courts and netball. We are conducting preliminary market engagement to better understand current capabilities, innovations, and best-practice approaches within the padel court installation sector. This early engagement will help us validate our requirements, explore available solutions, assess market capacity, and ensure that any future procurement is informed, competitive, and aligned with industry standards. It also provides suppliers with an opportunity to offer insight, highlight potential challenges, and shape a more efficient and effective procurement process. ### Planning Information Location: UEA Sportspark University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ We are seeking experienced providers to express their interest and help shape and build the specification for a potential future tender, so that we can maximise the best possible outcome for UEA Sportspark. Please complete the MS form found here: https://forms.office.com/e/0U1T58VPhY Thank you in advance for your contribution. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080937-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR4 7TJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities - 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work - 92600000 - Sporting services ## Release History - 9 Dec 2025 at 10:32 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080937-2025 - 9 Dec 2025 at 10:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080931-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080937-2025 9th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080931-2025 9th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://uea.ac.uk - https://forms.office.com/e/0U1T58VPhY - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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