Sports, Fitness and Play Equipment
Framework Description
Crescent Purchasing Consortium's Sports, Fitness and Play Equipment framework (tender reference CPC/LO/01/2023) started on 15 May 2023 and runs to 14 May 2027, with no extension. It re-tendered CPC's previous Sports, Fitness and Gym Equipment framework with a wider scope and a bigger focus on services, bringing sports, gym and playground equipment into one route. This framework is used by Crescent Purchasing and NWUPC.
Context & Use Case
Schools use it for PE kit and playground equipment. Colleges and universities use it for sports halls and commercial-grade gyms in student sports centres. Purchases range from consumable sports kit to fitting out a gym, with installation and maintenance included. Members can direct award or hold a mini-competition, both run through MultiQuote.
Scope of Services
Sports equipment and accessories Equipment storage options Playground equipment Commercial fitness and gym equipment Associated installation and maintenance services
Lots
Single lot
Who Can Apply
Suits sports equipment suppliers, playground manufacturers and commercial gym equipment providers serving education. Places were awarded in the original tender; no new suppliers can be added. With the framework ending on 14 May 2027, the re-tender is likely in the coming months.
Buyer Benefits
Buyers need equipment that is safe for children and tough enough for heavy use. They value suppliers who install, inspect and maintain what they sell, offer storage solutions for crowded sports halls, and price whole fit-outs clearly under one agreement.
Next Steps
Appointed suppliers should target orders and installs before the framework ends on 14 May 2027. Others cannot join until the re-tender, likely in early 2027, so watch CPC's framework page for it. Gather safety certifications, installation and inspection records, and school or university case studies now.
How Athena Can Help
With the framework ending in May 2027, the re-tender is close. Athena's bid/no-bid and planning support helps you decide whether to go for it and when to start. Our framework submission writers then prepare selection answers, case studies and certificates.
If you are already on the framework, our help with competitive bids focuses on winning the remaining call-offs with clear specifications and pricing tested against competitors. Before you submit, our Bid Health Check finds and fixes weak answers.
