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FMM-22-013 The Establishment of a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products for the Education Authority

EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2023 at 14:50

Tender

31 May 2023 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority is in the process of establishing a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of grounds maintenance products. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on sulphates. The procurement stage is completed, with a total contract value of £500,000 GBP. The tender, titled "FMM-22-013 The Establishment of a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products for the Education Authority," aims to cater to various educational institutions in Northern Ireland. The procurement method used is an open procedure with a duration of four years.

This tender provides an opportunity for suppliers of grounds maintenance products to engage with the Education Authority in Northern Ireland. Businesses that offer fertilisers, herbicides, rock salt, ferric sulphate, road markings, fungicides, and chemical minerals could benefit from bidding. The Education Authority is committed to social inclusion, equal opportunities, and sustainability. Therefore, suppliers aligned with these values stand to be well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. Potential suppliers should consider the contract monitoring procedures and social considerations embedded within the framework.

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Notice Title

FMM-22-013 The Establishment of a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products for the Education Authority

Notice Description

FMM-22-013 The Establishment of a Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products for the Education Authority for a period of four years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

FMM-22-013 The Establishment of a Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products for the Education Authority for a period of four years. Additional information: Education Authority for Northern Ireland has awarded the following competition - Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout NI. This Framework has been 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, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ 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. The value shown in 11.1.7 is the highest value estimated in the following range: PS200,000 to PS500,000 GBP excluding VAT PS240,000 to PS600,000 GBP inclusive of VAT. This value has been calculated on the basis of a four year framework and includes contingency for higher demand during the Framework Period, for all Clients. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of products required under this Framework Agreement. Mini Competitions: A further competition may be commissioned during the framework term for additional Grounds Maintenance Products. Any further mini-competitions for competed goods will be run with all Contractors appointed to the framework irrespective of the Lot they are awarded unless otherwise excluded through poor performance. Once awarded the Competed Goods shall form part of the Standard Goods which the successful Framework Provider is eligible to provide under the terms of this Framework Agreement for the duration for the Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d0ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031088-2023
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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

24 - Chemical products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

14300000 - Chemical and fertiliser minerals

14410000 - Rock salt

24313120 - Sulphates

24313122 - Ferric sulphate

24440000 - Miscellaneous fertilisers

24453000 - Herbicides

24457000 - Fungicides

34922100 - Road markings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20232 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
facilities.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

FIDDES AND SON LTD T/A BOWCOM

JOHN LINDSAY PROFESSIONAL SPORTSTURF

NOMIX ENVIRO

WILSON SALT

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