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Catering Light & Heavy Equipment Framework - Food Holding Equipment for EA

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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09 Sep 2024 at 12:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has completed the award stage for its procurement titled "Catering Light & Heavy Equipment Framework - Food Holding Equipment for EA," classified under the Catering Equipment industry (CPV code 39310000). This procurement involves a compliant call-off contract from the TUCO Framework and covers a contract period from 9th August 2024 to 31st October 2024. The awarded contract is valued at a maximum of £130,000 and aims to integrate critical food holding equipment needed for school meal services in Northern Ireland. The procurement method employed was selective, achieved through an open procurement process initiated in 2023, adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 2nd August 2024, with the award being active from 9th August 2024 and published on 9th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering equipment. The framework's selective nature ensures that the chosen suppliers, like Stephens Catering Equipment Co Ltd, have been vetted through a comprehensive competitive process, ensuring only high-quality service providers are considered. Businesses capable of delivering specialised catering equipment that meets the specific needs of educational institutions can greatly benefit from such frameworks. The linkage to the broader TUCO Framework also implies potential long-term engagement opportunities beyond this interim contract, fostering sustained business growth and continuity. SMEs with a focus on the catering equipment sector, particularly those experienced in working with public sector clients, would find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Light & Heavy Equipment Framework - Food Holding Equipment for EA

Notice Description

This is a compliant award of a Call-Off Contract from the TUCO Framework for Light and Heavy Catering Equipment (CAT11064-TU). This short interim contract is valued to a maximum of PS130,000 however there is no guarantee of any level of spend. It will be used by EA only when required to ensure service continuity of school meals to children and young people until the wider EA contract is in place which is anticipated to be 1st November 2024 The original Framework was awarded in 2023, as per notice 2023/S 000-030104 following an Open procurement process in compliance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e08a89a2-82aa-434b-a658-ceef58f95352
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39310000 - Catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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