Inspection and Maintenance of Indoor Gymnasium, Fitness & Sport Equipment and Outdoor Schools Play & Sport Equipment
Framework Description
ESPO's Inspection and Maintenance of Indoor Gymnasium, Fitness and Sport Equipment and Outdoor Schools Play and Sport Equipment framework (reference 107_26) is a single-lot framework for keeping gym, sport and play equipment safe. It runs from 6 August 2026 to 6 August 2028, with an option to extend to 4 August 2030. It covers inspection and maintenance, including renewal of worn parts, to extend equipment life.
Context & Use Case
Schools, academies and leisure providers use it to book annual safety inspections of indoor gym and sports equipment and outdoor play and sport equipment, and to fix faults found. Call-offs can be made directly or through further competitive selection. Inspections are often scheduled before or during school holidays to avoid disruption.
Scope of Services
Inspection of indoor gymnasium, fitness and sport equipment Inspection of outdoor play and sport equipment Maintenance and renewal of worn parts
Lots
Single lot
Who Can Apply
Suits sport and play equipment inspection firms, gym equipment service companies and playground maintenance specialists. The framework started on 6 August 2026 and applications are closed, so firms not appointed cannot join until ESPO re-tenders it, around 6 August 2028 or 2030 if extended.
Buyer Benefits
Schools get approved inspectors who can carry out and record safety checks across indoor and outdoor equipment in one visit. That helps meet safety duties and avoids equipment being taken out of use. Buyers value qualified inspectors, clear reports, fast repairs and safeguarding on school sites.
Next Steps
Read the 107_26 page on ESPO's website for appointed suppliers. Appointed firms should plan inspection rounds and prepare for further competitive selection by academy trusts. Others should prepare for the re-tender with inspector qualifications, sample reports, repair response times and school references.
How Athena Can Help
This framework has just started, so appointed firms should be ready for academy trusts and councils running competitions. Athena's inspection bid writers can write responses on inspection quality, reporting and repairs. If you missed 107_26, our framework search team can find other school and leisure maintenance frameworks open now. Our inspection pricing advice helps price inspection rounds and repairs so you win and stay profitable, and we can run a Bid Health Check on drafts before they go in.
