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AwardUpdate

12 Feb 2025 at 09:40

Award

31 Jan 2025 at 15:56

TenderUpdate

14 Sep 2022 at 14:46

Tender

10 Aug 2022 at 16:33

Planning

08 Apr 2022 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority of Northern Ireland (EA) has awarded the contract for the framework titled "EDR 22-006 - Framework for The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment." This framework covers the supply, installation, and delivery of outdoor educational play equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland. Categorised under the industry of playground equipment (CPV code 37535200), it primarily involves the procurement of goods. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 30 December 2022 with a contract period lasting 1440 days. The agreement was reached following a competitive tender process, and the framework encompasses various lots such as fixed outdoor playground equipment, outdoor fitness equipment, and bespoke outdoor structures among others.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the playground equipment and construction sectors. Companies such as Play Leisure Services Ltd, KOMPAN Scotland Limited, and Garden Escapes Ireland Ltd were selected, illustrating the scope for diverse suppliers to participate. The procurement initiative supports business growth by enabling SMEs to engage in large-scale educational projects and providing steady work over an extended period, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. Suppliers with expertise in manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of educational play structures stand to benefit significantly from this framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EDR 22-006 - Framework for The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment

Notice Description

Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

Lot Information

Fixed Outdoor Playground Equipment

Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland.

Options: Up to and including 24 months

Outdoor Fitness Equipment

Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

Options: Up to and including 24 months

Bespoke Outdoor Educational Structures

Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

Options: Up to and including 24 months

Polytunnels, Timber Sheds and Furniture, Greenhouses, Storage Containers and Cycle Shelters

Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

Options: Up to and including 24 months

Provision for Inspections of Outdoor Equipment

Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

Options: Up to and including 24 months

Procurement Information

The purpose of this VEAT notice is to inform the market that the EA intends to increase the awarded value of this Framework Agreement by 50%. The need for this modification has arisen from additional funding being made available to schools by the Department of Education for curriculum led capital projects with a focus on outdoor learning. This is the first modification to this Framework Agreement. The modification is proposed in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (c) and meets all of the following conditions: (i) the need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen; (ii) the modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract; (iii) any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032b7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004658-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

37440000 - Fitness equipments

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

44212300 - Structures and parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,999,363 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,999,362 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,998,408 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
18 May 2022Expired
Award Date
30 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
the Education Authority
Additional Buyers

Education Authority NI

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT42 2HS
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)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Electoral Ward
Ballee and Harryville
Westminster Constituency
North Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

Allplay Ireland Ltd

Ballycastle Climbing Frames NI Ltd

Creative Activity

GARDEN ESCAPES IRELAND LTD

Greystone Joinery Construction Ltd

HAWTHORN HEIGHTS LTD

Haffey Sports Grounds Ltd

KOMPAN Scotland Limited

LARS PLAY LTD

MORRIS POLYTHENE GREENHOUSES LIMITED

Maurice Flynn Sons Ltd

O'Rourke Playscapes

Play Leisure Services Ltd

Play Services Ireland Ltd

Play and Leisure Services Ltd

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