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Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Scoil an Droichid, Belfast - MA17-10106295 (2024)

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2025 at 11:00

Tender

24 Jun 2024 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority sought to appoint an Integrated Supply Team for the construction of a new primary school, Scoil an Droichid, in Belfast. This project includes a seven-class primary school with additional facilities for Autism Specific Class (KS1), Learning Support Centre (KS2), and a single nursery unit. The procurement process, which followed a restricted procedure, is now complete, and the contract has been awarded to Connolly and Fee Ltd. The contract, valued at £6,647,867, was signed on 24th March 2025. The project fell under the building construction industry category and the procurement was aimed at delivering comprehensive construction, mechanical, and electrical services, as well as external site development work.

This tender presents various opportunities for businesses in the construction and related industries, including those specialising in educational facilities, mechanical and electrical services, and site development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from such contracts due to the selective procurement method which helps streamline suppliers suited to the project's needs. Companies in the region, particularly those with experience in similar projects, will find this contract a significant opportunity for business growth and confidence, providing an avenue to showcase their expertise and capability to handle large-scale educational construction projects.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Scoil an Droichid, Belfast - MA17-10106295 (2024)

Notice Description

Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for the construction of new 7 class primary school with Autism Specific Class (KS1), Learning Support Centre (KS2), single nursery unit. The project will include full construction works, mechanical and electrical services, external and site development works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for the construction of new 7 class primary school with Autism Specific Class (KS1), Learning Support Centre (KS2), single nursery unit. The project will include full construction works, mechanical and electrical services, external and site development works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047209
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011066-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,647,867 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months 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
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
majorworks.procureeani.org.uk
Contact Email
majorworks.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
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNOLLY AND FEE

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