Tender

CAT-21-005 Disposable/Compostable Catering Products

EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

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28 Feb 2022 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland is seeking to establish a framework for the supply and delivery of Disposable and Compostable Catering Products. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with important engagement events anticipated later in 2022. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in pre-market engagement meetings and must register their interest by emailing catering.procure@eani.org.uk. The location for engagement activities will be across Northern Ireland, and the tender is classified under goods, specifically in the category of disposable catering supplies.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering supply industry, particularly those specialising in sustainable products. Companies that offer disposable and compostable catering solutions are well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially if they are capable of responding to the Education Authority's requirements for quality and sustainability. Engaging in pre-market discussions will not only help suppliers understand the Authority's specific needs but also enable them to showcase their innovations and capabilities in this sector.

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Notice Title

CAT-21-005 Disposable/Compostable Catering Products

Notice Description

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland wishes to establish a framework for the supply and delivery of Disposable/Compostable Catering Products throughout Northern Ireland. The Education Authority wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future products 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 products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031bc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005413-2022
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

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


CPV Codes

39222100 - Disposable catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20223 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 NI
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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