Tender

CAT-21-006 Fresh Meat

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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28 Feb 2022 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of a framework to supply and deliver fresh meat throughout the region. Titled "CAT-21-006 Fresh Meat", this tender is classified under the CPV code for animal products, meat, and meat products. Interested suppliers are invited to engage in pre-market discussions, with arrangements to be confirmed later in 2022. Those wishing to participate must submit their details by email to catering.procure@eani.org.uk, ensuring they do so before the specified deadlines for participation in these meetings.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in food supply, particularly those dealing in fresh meat products. Companies with strengths in logistics, quality assurance, and product variety would particularly benefit from this tender. Engaging with the Education Authority during the pre-market engagement sessions will enable potential suppliers to understand the specific requirements and enhance their chances of successfully competing for this contract. Registration on the relevant tendering website will also provide access to future documentation that may help in preparing for the upcoming procurement process.

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Notice Title

CAT-21-006 Fresh Meat

Notice Description

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland wishes to establish a framework for the supply and delivery of Fresh Meat 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-031bcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005424-2022
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products

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
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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