Planning

Pre-Market Engagement Commercial Catering Equipment (Tableware, Front-, Back of House and Food Transport Equipment)

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

03 Aug 2023 at 14:04

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority (EA) is undertaking pre-market engagement for Commercial Catering Equipment, such as Tableware, Front and Back of House, and Food Transport Equipment. Suppliers are required to contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire by Wednesday 9 August 2023 at 5pm. The deadline for engagement is strict, and interested suppliers need prior qualification via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform to participate in the subsequent competitions.

This tender process by the Education Authority (EA) presents an opportunity for suppliers of Catering Equipment to engage in potential business contracts. Companies specializing in General Tableware Items, Front of House Equipment, Back of House Equipment, and Kitchen Trolleys are well-suited to compete. The pre-market engagement phase emphasises the importance of timely responses and compliance with qualification requirements for successful participation in the upcoming bidding processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement Commercial Catering Equipment (Tableware, Front-, Back of House and Food Transport Equipment)

Notice Description

CAT-23-001-004, CAT-23-001-005, CAT-23-001-006 and CAT-23-001-007 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with Commercial Catering Equipment such as Tableware, Front and Back of House and Food Transport Equipment. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for completion by Wednesday 9 August 2023 at 5pm. This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise. Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.

Lot Information

General Tableware Items

CAT-23-001-004 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with General Tableware Items such as Plastic Tableware, Stainless Steel Cutlery, Jugs and Measures. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for return on or before 5pm on Wednesday 9 August 2023. This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise. Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.

General Front of House Equipment and Water Boiling Equipment

CAT-23-001-005 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with General Front of House Equipment and Water Boiling Equipment such as Beverage Equipment, Trays, Miscellaneous Items, Kettles, Manual and Automatic Fill Water Boilers. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for return on or before 5pm on Wednesday 9 August 2023. This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise. Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.

General Back of House Equipment, Cooking Pans, Ovenware, Bakeware, Baking Equipment, Gastronorm Containers, Food Storage & Miscellaneous Items

CAT-23-001-006 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with General Back of House Equipment, Cooking Pans, Ovenware, Bakeware, Baking Equipment, Gastronorm Containers, Food Storage and Miscellaneous Items. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for return on or before 5pm on Wednesday 9 August 2023. This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise. Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.

Kitchen Trolleys and Insulated Cool Bags and Accessories

CAT-23-001-007 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with Kitchen Trolleys and Insulated Cool Bags and Accessories. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for return on or before 5pm on Wednesday 9 August 2023. This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise. Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ecd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022629-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

39310000 - Catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
The Mall
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

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