Designer sought for comprehensive redevelopment of iconic Hungarian sports venue

A conditional public procurement procedure has been launched by Építési és Közlekedési Minisztérium has launched a conditional public procurement procedure for the performance of general design tasks related to the development of the North-West Hungarian General Olympic Centre – Tatai Training Camp. The deadline for submitting applications is 16 January 2026, according to TED.

The development of the Tata Training Camp is considered a priority investment, with the facility being modernised in order to facilitate the effective preparation of Hungarian elite athletes.

State-of-the-art sports facilities are being built

The entire design process is supported by the BIM model, and the complete design package includes the preparation of permit and implementation plans, the acquisition of a national opinion (OÉT), support for the commissioning procedure, as well as EVD and ERD documentation, soil testing, building diagnostics, hazardous material surveys, In addition, the tasks also include public utility inspections, transport and fire protection plans, and the design of electric car chargers.

The demolition work includes the demolition of 6,600 square metres of single-storey buildings, as well as the removal of the old fence, road surface and clay tennis court.

They are renovating

• the existing fencing hall with the replacement of the existing flooring and coverings,
• the existing hall by replacing the flooring, installing equipment for boxers, and
• the existing bowling alley as well.

The most significant element of the investment is a new multifunctional sports facility with a floor area of approximately 19,500 m², which will house state-of-the-art sports and service functions on several levels.

The building has a 2,900 m² basement area, which will house storage rooms and mechanical spaces, and above it a 1,550 m² swimming pool hall with a modern water treatment system. The design also includes a 510 m² medical centre, a 360 m² wellness area, and a 600 m² gym and weightlifting room on the upper floor.

The general ground floor and upper floor areas total more than 6,900 m², while the sports hall functions play a prominent role: two 1,250 m² multi-purpose halls, a 1,405 m² gymnastics hall,and a 900 m² fencing hall and a 1,000 m² combat sports hall will be built. The development also includes a 3,500 m² accommodation building (basement + ground floor + 2 floors + attic) and a 1,935 m² sports shooting building with indoor ranges. The plans also include a 1,000 m² OCR hall (Obstacle Course Racing  – obstacle course) with a separate hall space, a 1,580 m² running track and a 280 m² gym. The athletics hall will be built with a curved running track and jumping pits (9-10 metres high) on a gross area of 5,200 m².