Tender

CAT-20-006 Commercial Catering, Cooking and Holding Equipment

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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08 Apr 2021 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority is initiating a tender for the provision of Commercial Catering, Cooking and Holding Equipment, specifically targeting items such as Boiling Pans, Bain Maries, and Heated Trolleys. This procurement falls under the goods category with a primary classification of CPV code 42341000, relating to commercial ovens. The main engagement event is scheduled for 27 and 28 April 2021, during which interested suppliers can discuss the requirements directly with the Authority. Suppliers must register by 12 noon on 23 April 2021 to secure their participation in this pre-market engagement, which is essential for understanding the needs for the upcoming tender documentation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering equipment and related goods. Companies that manufacture, supply, or distribute commercial cooking and holding devices would be particularly well-placed to take advantage of this procurement process. Participation in the upcoming pre-market engagement meeting will provide valuable insights into the Authority's requirements, fostering potential partnerships and enabling businesses to tailor their offerings to meet the needs expressed by the Education Authority across Northern Ireland's school meals kitchens.

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Notice Title

CAT-20-006 Commercial Catering, Cooking and Holding Equipment

Notice Description

The Education Authority wishes to establish a framework for Commercial Catering, Cooking and Holding Equipment (namely Boiling Pans, Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Heated Trolleys, Hot and Cold Food Display Units and Food Transport Equipment) for supply and delivery to School Meals Kitchens throughout Northern Ireland. EA wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future items which will assist the tender panel with the development of the tender documentation. This will ensure existing and future requirements are met and will also provide procurement awareness for suppliers regarding EA's requirements for the purchase of these items.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a3ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007227-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42341000 - Commercial ovens

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
catering.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT61 9AX
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)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
The Mall
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

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