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ESPO are establishing a national framework for the inspection and maintenance of sports equipment including traditional equipment, fitness equipment and sports equipment. It also includes outdoor trim trails and activity play areas.
The Framework is NOT divided into lots.
Please refer to the tender documents for further details - the closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon / 12pm) on 15 May 2026.
To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed):
(a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '107_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen).
Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed.
Framework contract: £8,333,333 total value shared among 8 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE PLAY LIMITED (07163413) | Procurement ID: PPWJ-9526-BBGZ | ~£1,041,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| BALANCE LEISURE FITNESS LTD (NI624145) | Procurement ID: PBVY-4974-NTGQ | ~£1,041,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| CONTINENTAL SPORTS LIMITED (00830200) | Procurement ID: PHJW-3838-WLVG | ~£1,041,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| FITNESS WAREHOUSE LIMITED (03349377) - t/a Gym Gear | Procurement ID: PZZR-2592-ZTCZ | ~£1,041,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| SAFEPLAY PLAYGROUND SERVICES LTD (04359116) | Procurement ID: PHPV-1175-CQZG | ~£1,041,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| SERVICE SPORT (UK) LIMITED (03744012) | Procurement ID: PTJJ-6549-JZBV | ~£1,041,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| SPORTSAFE UK LTD (03370067) | Procurement ID: PNBC-1133-QLRZ | ~£1,041,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| SPORTS & PLAYGROUND SERVICES UK LIMITED (04981677) | Procurement ID: PJGD-3384-RWGJ | ~£1,041,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 10 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Jun 2026 – Jan 2028 | £8,333,333 | 10 | ACE PLAY LIMITED (07163413) BALANCE LEISURE FITNESS LTD (NI624145) CONTINENTAL SPORTS LIMITED (00830200) FITNESS WAREHOUSE LIMITED (03349377) - t/a Gym Gear SAFEPLAY PLAYGROUND SERVICES LTD (04359116) SERVICE SPORT (UK) LIMITED (03744012) SPORTS & PLAYGROUND SERVICES UK LIMITED (04981677) SPORTSAFE UK LTD (03370067) | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| ACE PLAY LIMITED (07163413) | Lot 1 | Won |
| BALANCE LEISURE FITNESS LTD (NI624145) | Lot 1 | Won |
| CONTINENTAL SPORTS LIMITED (00830200) | Lot 1 | Won |
| FITNESS WAREHOUSE LIMITED (03349377) - t/a Gym Gear | Lot 1 | Won |
| SAFEPLAY PLAYGROUND SERVICES LTD (04359116) | Lot 1 | Won |
| SERVICE SPORT (UK) LIMITED (03744012) | Lot 1 | Won |
| SPORTS & PLAYGROUND SERVICES UK LIMITED (04981677) | Lot 1 | Won |
| SPORTSAFE UK LTD (03370067) | Lot 1 | Won |
Weightings from the notice.
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Updated the Procurement Reference to reflect the expected / intended new procurement that may take place as per this Pipeline notice. Please note though this is an ESPO Pipeline notice only, and no further details can be provided for this and at this stage.