How do you choose a supplier for a leisure centre?

The questions that separate a good supplier from a problem.

In short: Ask every supplier for the same things and compare them point by point: what the price includes, where it is made, who installs it, which standard applies, what documents you receive, what warranty they give and what happens when you need a spare part. Talk to their customers before you decide.

What you should compare

What is included: Design, manufacture, transport, installation and training.
Standards and documents: Which standard applies to each piece of equipment and what you receive.
After opening: Warranty, spare parts, inspections and support in your language.
References: Projects you can visit and customers you can talk to.

Which questions should you ask?

Do you manufacture it yourselves or resell it?
What exactly does the price include?
Are transport and installation included?
Who does the assembly: an in-house team or subcontractors?
Which standard is each piece of equipment designed to?
What documents do you provide on completion?
What warranty covers the structure, jump mats and padding?
Are spare parts available? How long do they take to arrive?
Can I talk to customers or visit a park?

Why not choose on price alone?

Because the real cost includes transport, assembly, spare parts and the days the centre is closed because of a breakdown. Two quotations with the same total can include very different things.