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title: "Strength & Conditioning Lab & Associated Equipment - 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0614a3"
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# Strength & Conditioning Lab & Associated Equipment - 2026

Buyer: THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0614a3

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## Summary

The Education Training Collective (ETC) is inviting tenders for the creation of a high-quality Strength & Conditioning Lab and the provision of associated equipment. This procurement falls under the 'Works' category, with a legal basis in the UKPGA 2023/54. The project, valued at £140,000, reflects ETC's commitment to enhancing specialist training facilities and includes construction, equipment installation, and the potential for community use. This tender, ID: ETCP-2026-0023, involves two lots: 'Building Works' and 'Gym Equipment,' and covers geographical region UKC1 in the United Kingdom. The procurement uses an open competition method, scheduled to close for submissions on 12th March 2026, with enquiries accepted until 26th February 2026. The contract period begins on 1st June and ends on 30th September 2026, offering opportunities particularly suited for SMEs.

Businesses in the construction and gymnasium equipment industries can benefit greatly by participating in this tender. With an emphasis on quality (70%) over price (30%), this procurement process is designed to encourage innovative solutions that can enhance the proposed training environment. Ideal candidates include firms that specialise in gymnasium construction, suppliers of gym equipment, or those with experience in education sector projects. Additionally, this contract is an excellent opportunity for suppliers who can offer creative and practical fit-out solutions, thus having the potential to strengthen their portfolio with a prestigious project aligned with ETC's strategic growth and development goals.

## Notice

This investment seeks to create a high-quality, specialist Strength & Conditioning environment that supports teaching, learning, athlete development, and community use. The project forms part of ETC's wider commitment to continuous improvement and targeted capital investment in specialist training facilities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Building Works

For Lot 1 ETC welcomes two forms of tender submission: 1. A practical, cost-effective fit-out solution that reflects the requirements set out in this specification. 2. A more creative, experience-led proposal informed by the supplier's previous projects, demonstrating how the first-floor area could be transformed into a high-quality Strength & Conditioning facility.

Lot - Gym Equipment

The Strength & Conditioning Gym is intended to support a range of training activities and equipment zones. The following list represents the aspired target provision, recognising that space constraints require intelligent layout and prioritisation:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009144-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE |
| Locality | THORNABY |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 37420000 - Gymnasium equipment
- 37442900 - Multi gyms
- 45212222 - Gymnasium construction work

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 16:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009144-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009144-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.the-etc.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/the-etc/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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