Rental of indoor swimming pool services II

The opportunity presented is a public procurement tender by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX) for the rental of three lanes of an indoor swimming pool. This contract is essential to support the operation of the EBCG Academy Training Centre located in Poland and to implement the Operational Training Programme for the EBCG Standing Corps Category 1. The tender is categorized as a service procurement contract and not a traditional grant, indicating that the contracting authority is purchasing a service rather than providing funding for projects.

Eligible applicants for this tender are commercial service providers capable of offering indoor swimming pool rental services. Importantly, small and medium-sized enterprises are deemed unsuitable for this particular procurement, as indicated by the designation that excludes them. The procurement will be open to larger, established operators who can demonstrate significant operational capacity.

The anticipated duration of the contract is 24 months. The submission deadline for expressing interest is January 9, 2026, with the indicative date for launching the negotiated procedure set for January 12, 2026. Interested bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. The contracting authority is responsible for financing the total cost of the services, with no co-funding requirements for bidders. However, the total expected contract value has not been specified in the announcement.

This announcement serves as a pre-notification, indicating a planned negotiated procedure rather than an open call for tenders. The relevant CPV code is 92610000, which is associated with sports facility operation services. The opportunity does not require a consortium for application but allows for individual service providers to submit bids. The contract’s focus is operational and aims to provide ongoing support for a training facility under the jurisdiction of FRONTEX.

This is a publication announcing the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX)'s intention to publish a future negotiated low or middle value procedure. This is not a call for tenders.

The procedure identifier is FRONTEX/2026/MVP/0003-EXA.

The description of the planned call for tenders is "Rental of indoor swimming pool (3 lanes): the subject of the contract is the rental of 3 lanes of an indoor swimming pool for the EBCG Academy Training Centre. The contract is needed to support the operation of the Frontex Training Centre in Poland and to implement the Operational Training Programme for the EBCG Standing Corps Category 1."

The procedure type is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. The estimated total value is not specified.

The lead contracting authority is the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX).

The main classification (CPV) code is 92610000, which refers to Sports facilities operation services.

The nature of the contract is for services.

The maximum contract duration is 24 months.

The framework agreement is a framework agreement without reopening of competition.

Milestones:
Start date for expression of interest: 2025-12-16 Europe/Brussels
Deadline for expression of interest: 10/01/2026 06:59 Europe/Warsaw
Indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure: 2026-01-12 Europe/Warsaw

Expression of interest:
Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given below.
Method of expression of interest: Electronic
Address for expression of interest: Express interest

A question and answer section is available.

A frequently asked question is: Where can I find the procurement documents for calls for tenders with ‘ExA' in the reference? The answer is: References that feature an ‘ExA’ are not calls for tenders. They are a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intent to launch in the future a low or middle negotiated procedure. This was published on 03/10/2024 17:32.

In summary, FRONTEX plans to launch a negotiated procedure for a middle or low value contract to rent three lanes of an indoor swimming pool for the EBCG Academy Training Centre in Poland. This rental will support the Frontex Training Centre's operations and the implementation of the Operational Training Programme for the EBCG Standing Corps Category 1. The expression of interest period starts on December 16, 2025, and ends on January 10, 2026. The indicative launch date for the negotiated procedure is January 12, 2026. The contract will be for a maximum of 24 months. This announcement is not a call for tenders but a notification of a future opportunity.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but based on the description, it is likely aimed at entities that can provide rental services for indoor swimming pools. This could include private companies, public organizations, or other entities that operate such facilities.

Funding Type: This is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract, indicating a procurement process. The funding type is therefore a service contract.

Consortium Requirement: The opportunity does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. It is likely that both single applicants and consortia could be eligible, provided they meet the requirements for providing the specified services.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated, but the contract is related to the Frontex Training Centre in Poland. Therefore, it is likely that the geographic eligibility is focused on entities located in Poland or the EU, or those that can provide services in Poland.

Target Sector: The target sector is sports facilities operation services, specifically the rental of indoor swimming pool services.

Mentioned Countries: Poland is explicitly mentioned as the location of the Frontex Training Centre.

Project Stage: The project stage is not applicable as this is a procurement for services. The relevant stage is operational, as the requirement is for the rental of an existing facility.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value is described as a middle/low value contract, but the exact amount is not specified.

Application Type: The application type is a planned negotiated procedure. There is an expression of interest phase before the negotiated procedure is launched.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for providing rental services for the indoor swimming pool.

Application Stages: There are at least two stages: an expression of interest and a subsequent negotiated procedure.

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned.

Co-funding Requirement: Co-funding is not mentioned.

Summary: This is a pre-announcement of a planned negotiated procurement procedure by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX). The opportunity concerns the rental of three lanes of an indoor swimming pool for the EBCG Academy Training Centre in Poland. The contract aims to support the operation of the Frontex Training Centre and implement the Operational Training Programme for the EBCG Standing Corps Category 1. The procedure is for a middle/low value contract, and the maximum contract duration is 24 months. The process involves an expression of interest, with a start date of December 16, 2025, and a deadline of January 10, 2026. The indicative date for launching the negotiated procedure is January 12, 2026. Interested parties should express their interest electronically. This is not a call for tenders but an announcement of a future opportunity.