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TenderUpdate

08 Feb 2023 at 12:05

Award

27 Oct 2021 at 08:55

Tender

18 Jun 2021 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority (EA) in Northern Ireland has initiated a procurement process titled "CAT-20-002 Soft Drinks and Water" in the goods category. The tender aims to supply soft drinks and bottled water to school meal kitchens within the region from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2022, with potential extensions. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the buying organization is the Education Authority NI. Key deadlines include the award date on 27th October 2021, with the contract value amounting to £7,600,000.

This tender by the Education Authority offers opportunities for suppliers of various beverages to compete for a significant contract supplying schools in Northern Ireland. Companies specializing in soft drinks, water, and related products could find this tender suitable for business growth. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, indicating a completed evaluation process and the selection of Henderson Foodservice Ltd as the active supplier for the contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CAT-20-002 Soft Drinks and Water

Notice Description

The Education Authority (hereafter referred to as EA) has a requirement for the supply and delivery of soft drinks and bottled water to school meals kitchens within Northern Ireland during the 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022 with the option to extend for two further periods of up to 12 months each. In the event that there is a delay in the establishment of any succeeding Framework, the Authority may, by giving notice in writing to the Contractor, extend this Framework Agreement on a month by month basis up to a maximum of a further three months from the expiry of the Extension Period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority (hereafter referred to as EA) has a requirement for the supply and delivery of soft drinks and bottled water to school meals kitchens within Northern Ireland during the 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022 with the option to extend for two further periods of up to 12 months each. In the event that there is a delay in the establishment of any succeeding Framework, the Authority may, by giving notice in writing to the Contractor, extend this Framework Agreement on a month by month basis up to a maximum of a further three months from the expiry of the Extension Period.

Options: With option to extend for two further periods of twelve months or parts thereof each on a call-off, as required, basis. In the event that there is a delay in the establishment of any succeeding contract, the Authority may, by giving notice in writing to the Contractor, extend this Framework Agreement on a month by month basis up to a maximum of a further three months from the expiry of the extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bd8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003845-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15320000 - Fruit and vegetable juices

15321000 - Fruit juices

15321800 - Concentrated juices

15981000 - Mineral water

15981100 - Still mineral water

15981400 - Flavoured mineral waters

15982000 - Soft drinks

15982200 - Chocolate milk

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT61 9AX
Postcode Area
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
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENDERSON FOODSERVICE LTD

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