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FMM-20-023 - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND GRASS CUTTING MACHINERY

Education Authority NI

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07 Nov 2022 at 14:10

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Tender

25 Feb 2022 at 16:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Education Authority Northern Ireland has awarded a tender for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Grounds Maintenance and Grass Cutting Machinery. This framework agreement covers various schools, libraries, and educational centres in Northern Ireland. The total value of the agreement is around £12,050,000 including VAT. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the status of the tender is active. The buyer and central purchasing body for this procurement is Education Authority NI based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The tender period ended on March 30, 2022, and a 10-day standstill period will be applied before the award of the framework.

This tender opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specializing in grounds maintenance and agricultural machinery. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the gardening equipment sector would find this tender particularly relevant. The contract offers an option to extend for an additional period of 24 months, providing long-term business prospects. Businesses must adhere to the Social Considerations Schedule included in the contract documents to deliver measurable social value outcomes. Participation in this tender can support social inclusion, equal opportunities, and sustainability goals set by Education Authority NI, offering business growth opportunities while contributing to broader social objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FMM-20-023 - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND GRASS CUTTING MACHINERY

Notice Description

FMM-20-023 - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND GRASS CUTTING MACHINERY

Lot Information

Lot 1

FMM-20-023 - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND GRASS CUTTING MACHINERY. Additional information: Education Authority for Northern Ireland has awarded the following competition - a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Grounds Maintenance and Grass Cutting Machinery to locations throughout Northern Ireland. This framework Agreement will be established on behalf of EA, Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA,Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI both controlled and Catholic Maintained, school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and ControlledYouth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Further EducationColleges in NI. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. GrantControlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https:// www.nicie.org/parents/schoolfinder/. Independent School in NI . https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/.Libraries NI. https://. www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers' and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CCEA . Armagh Observatory and Planetarium. Middletown Centre for Autism. Controlled Schools Support Council CSSC. Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education NICIE. who may also use this Framework. . The value shown in II.2.6 is the highest value estimated in the following range: PS6,700,000 and PS10,050,000 excluding VAT and PS12,050,000 including VAT GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 2-year framework plus 2 further option extension periods and contingency for higher demand during the contract period, for all clients. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of products required under this Framework Agreement.

Options: Option to extend for one further period of 24 months as detailed in document 1.FMM-20-023 Framework Agreement for Supplies

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of 24 months as detailed in document 1. FMM-20-023 Framework Agreement for Supplies

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031b72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031421-2022
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

16 - Agricultural machinery

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation

16160000 - Miscellaneous gardening equipment

16310000 - Mowers

16311000 - Lawnmowers

16311100 - Lawn, park or sports-ground mowers

16700000 - Tractors

16710000 - Pedestrian-controlled agricultural tractors

34390000 - Tractor accessories

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,050,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,050,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,050,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20223 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Education Authority NI
Additional Buyers

Armagh Observatory

Armagh Planetarium

Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment

Libraries NI

Middletown Centre for Autism

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BRODERICK GRASS MACHINERY N.I. LTD

CYRIL JOHNSTON CO LTD

D A Forgie

Laird Grass Machinery Limited

R D MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD

Further Information

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