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CAT-21-012 Bottle Fed Water Coolers

EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2021 at 16:15

Tender

12 Nov 2021 at 18:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority NI is seeking tenders for the procurement of Bottle Fed Water Coolers, aimed at schools and educational establishments across Northern Ireland. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, following a completed tender initiated on 12th November 2021. The contract is set to run from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022, with the possibility of extending for three additional one-year periods as needed. The total contract value is £76,000, and interested suppliers should have submitted their bids by 29th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of water coolers, drinking water, and related services. Suppliers capable of delivering reliable products and services to the education sector in Northern Ireland will find this contract particularly relevant. It is well-suited for companies that can demonstrate high-quality standards and cost-efficiency, as the evaluation criteria prioritise these factors. Businesses that align with the needs of educational institutions and can ensure compliance with public procurement standards will have a competitive advantage in this tendering process.

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Notice Title

CAT-21-012 Bottle Fed Water Coolers

Notice Description

The EA is inviting tenders for Bottle Fed Water Coolers and associated items and services for Schools and other Educational Establishments throughout Northern Ireland for the period 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022 with the option to extend for three further periods of 12 months each or parts thereof on a call-off as required basis. The EA's objective with this tender is to appoint a supplier capable of providing a reliable service for the supply and delivery of Bottle Fed Water Coolers, water refill bottles and any necessary sanitisation service in Schools and other educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The EA is inviting tenders for Bottle Fed Water Coolers and associated items and services for Schools and other Educational Establishments throughout Northern Ireland for the period 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022 with the option to extend for three further periods of 12 months each or parts thereof on a call-off as required basis. The EA's objective with this tender is to appoint a supplier capable of providing a reliable service for the supply and delivery of Bottle Fed Water Coolers, water refill bottles and any necessary sanitisation service in Schools and other educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland. Additional information: This framework is let by the NI Education Authority EA and is open to the EA, including NI educationalbodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should haveaccess, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating ornon-participating institutions may already have in place.

Options: Option to extend for three further periods of 12 months each or parts thereof on a call-off as required basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f662
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032259-2021
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

41 - Collected and purified water


CPV Codes

15981000 - Mineral water

15981100 - Still mineral water

31141000 - Water coolers

41110000 - Drinking water

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£76,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 6-12 months
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
catering.procureeani.org.uk
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
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

IRISH FOOD AND BEVERAGES

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