Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc8-ee14-72df-ad12-802f4dd0b223/sand-dressed-artificial-sports-pitch pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Sand-dressed artificial sports pitch [University of Exeter](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-exeter) Estimated value Not stated Published 1 Dec 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing high-quality sports facilities at the University of Exeter, this project will deliver a new sand-dressed artificial turf surface designed to support performance, safety, and long-term durability. The works will include full surface replacement, including installation of a compliant shock-pad system (subject to testing) to ensure year-round playability. The project will meet Sport England and relevant national governing body standards, providing a resilient, low-maintenance surface suitable for hockey, recreational sport, and wider university use. This upgrade reflects our investment in sustainable, future-proof infrastructure that enhances both student experience and community engagement. ## CPV classification Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work Artificial grass Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05ec09-2025-12-01T14:30:27Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05ec09-2025-12-01T14:30:27Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile University of Exeter: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-exeter) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Hdc-1714 wadkins pavilion refurbishment · Harborough District Council · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a155bf-f664-72f9-9823-a85d6cddbdc6/hdc-1714-wadkins-pavilion-refurbishment) [Design, supply, and Installation of Newbiggin Skatepark Extension · Newbiggin Town Council · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-19a2-7348-a5cc-3f5ae51ef934/design-supply-and-installation-of-newbiggin-skatepark-extension) [Tender for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a modular UNIT and associated works at ARC healthy living, irvinestown. peaceplus funded upgrade works · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b74-73ec-a6f6-a1af37959997/tender-for-the-design-supply-delivery-and-installation-of-a-modular-unit-and-a) [ESPH AB RDC Sidley Depot (ESPH753) · Rother District Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d19-7155-8fe0-0d917105fca8/esph-ab-rdc-sidley-depot-esph753) [Demolition, Design and Construction of Howard's Lane Public Toilets, Howard's Lane, Wareham · Wareham Town Council · 88 days left · 15 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d8a-7277-bc5b-edc9a127ee5b/demolition-design-and-construction-of-howards-lane-public-toilets-howards-la)