Planning

Preliminary Market Consultation Document - Educational Play Equipment

EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

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Planning

15 Jan 2021 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority NI is preparing to initiate a re-tender procurement process for the supply, delivery, and installation of Educational Play Equipment, as the current Framework Agreement (Ref 70297) will expire on 31st December 2021. This preliminary market consultation aims to gather insights into the latest innovations in the industry, aiding the Education Authority in developing an efficient procurement process. Interested suppliers are invited to complete a questionnaire by 3pm on Friday, 29th January 2021, as part of this planning stage. The tender falls under the goods category, specifically within the goods classified as 'Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories'.

This upcoming procurement exercise presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational play equipment, including those supplying indoor and outdoor structures, safety inspections, and related services. Companies offering solutions such as climbing frames, educational toys, and inclusive play equipment will be well-placed to compete. By participating in this market consultation, suppliers can share their expertise and innovations, ultimately enhancing their chances of success in the formal procurement process set to follow.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Consultation Document - Educational Play Equipment

Notice Description

This is not a tender exercise by the Education Authority. The current Framework Agreement for Supply and Delivery of Educational Play Equipment (Ref 70297) is due to expire on the 31st December 2021, and as such the EA is currently preparing to initiate the re-tender procurement process. The purpose of this market consultation exercise is to gain an understanding of the latest developments and innovations in the provision of Educational Play Equipment and to assist the Education Authority (EA) in ensuring that the most efficient and effective methods for the supply, delivery and installation of Educational Play Equipment are undertaken and included in its forthcoming procurement exercise. Any information gathered through this market consultation exercise will inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process and will NOT be appraised in any future procurement exercise. Please note that participation or non-participation in this preliminary market consultation exercise shall not prevent any supplier participating in any potential procurement process, nor is it intended that any information supplied shall place any supplier at an advantage or disadvantage in any forthcoming procurement process. For the avoidance of doubt, this is the scoping phase of the project and is not part of a formal procurement process. EA would like to invite participation in the market consultation exercise, by interested suppliers completing the questionnaire in Appendix A. This questionnaire will be used to assist in gaining a better understanding of the feasibility of the requirements, the most appropriate procurement and operational approach, the capacity of the market to deliver the requirements and an opportunity for the market to highlight any possible risks or issues that may not have previously been considered. Any submission received in response to this exercise will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and the EA. All completed questionnaires must be returned via the Messaging function on eTendersNI no later than 3pm on Friday 29th January 2021.

Lot Information

Educational Play Equipment

Outdoor Play Equipment will be defined as larger pieces of equipment that is fixed to the ground. Consideration is being given to this Lot including the supply, delivery, installation and annual safety inspection of new equipment and replacement items. Proposed Categories of Items within Scope of Lot 1 * Climbing Frames (Wooden / Metal / Plastic) * Treetop Towers * Balancing Trails * Trampolines * Swing Sets, * Slides / Cable Rides * See-Saws and Rockers * Spring-Based Play Equipment * Roundabouts * Playhouses * Outdoor Gym / Fitness Equipment * Electronic Play System * Garden Toys * Outdoor Furniture * Inclusive Play Equipment * Toddler Playground Equipment

Educational Play Equipment

Proposed Categories of Items within Scope of Lot 2 * Sand and Water Play Equipment - e.g. water / sand trays, mud kitchens, * Imaginative Role Play / Pretend Play Equipment- e.g. costumes, playhouse, shop, workbench, puppets etc. * Traditional Wooden Puzzles / Board games * Educational Toys and Games * Educational Classroom Materials * Ride and Scoot Toys * Sports and Fitness Equipment * Vehicles and Construction Toys * Sensory Equipment for Special Educational Needs e.g. lighting, audio, value boxes, balance and movement etc. * Educational Furniture * Educational Soft Play and Support Equipment e.g. Bean Bags, Mats etc. * Teacher Resource Packs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028ae4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000910-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

22461000 - Catalogues

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

37500000 - Games and toys; fairground amusements

37520000 - Toys

37524100 - Educational games

39162000 - Educational equipment

39293300 - Artificial grass

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT42 2HS
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)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Electoral Ward
Ballee and Harryville
Westminster Constituency
North Antrim

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