Gymnasium Equipment, Maintenance and Services - 1262
Framework Description
YPO's Gymnasium Equipment, Maintenance and Services framework (reference 1262) covers gymnastic and gymnasium equipment, mats and accessories, bespoke matting and installations, and gym inspection and maintenance. It runs until 31 December 2026, with an option to extend by two periods of 12 months, which could take it to the end of 2028.
Context & Use Case
Schools, colleges and leisure providers use it to fit out sports halls and gyms, replace mats and apparatus, and arrange the regular inspection and maintenance that keeps equipment safe for pupils and members. Buyers call off through YPO's direct award or further competition routes, often pairing new equipment with an inspection contract.
Scope of Services
Gymnastic and gymnasium equipment Mats and accessories Lot 10: Bespoke matting and installations Lot 11: Gym inspection and maintenance service
Lots
Lot 10 - Bespoke Matting & Installations; Lot 11 - Gym Inspection & Maintenance Service
Who Can Apply
Gym and gymnastics equipment manufacturers, matting makers and inspection and maintenance providers. As applications are closed, it has no route for new suppliers at present. Whether the re-tender comes in late 2026 or later depends on YPO's decision on the extension options.
Buyer Benefits
Schools can buy equipment and its annual safety inspection from vetted suppliers, which helps meet their duty of care. Bespoke matting and installation lots suit sports halls with unusual layouts, and YPO offers free help with direct awards and further competitions.
Next Steps
Check the YPO 1262 page for news on whether YPO is extending beyond 31 December 2026 or re-tendering. Prepare product test certificates to relevant standards, inspection competence evidence, installation photos and school and leisure references, so you are ready whenever the next procurement opens.
How Athena Can Help
With the end date close, timing matters. Athena's framework timing and application support tracks whether 1262 is extended or re-tendered and prepares your submission.
Our sports equipment bid writers present your products, installation quality and inspection service in the way evaluators score, with pricing that wins. Our school and leisure bid support helps manufacturers and maintenance firms decide which lots to target. Product test certificates and inspector competence evidence are checked before each submission.
