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Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Crawfordsburn Primary School - MA17-40107798

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2025 at 13:24

Tender

02 Jul 2024 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Education Authority for the construction of a new 8-class primary school in Crawfordsburn has reached the contract award stage. The tender was managed under a restricted procedure and classified under the 'Building construction work' category. The project includes comprehensive construction works, as well as mechanical, electrical, and site development services, with the main procurement category being works. The contract, valued at approximately £5.58 million, was awarded to Bell Contracts on 15 May 2025. The contract's delivery addresses are located in the UKN09 region, with the tender having been initially active until 21 August 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction and related trades, particularly those specialising in educational facilities and infrastructure development. Companies with expertise in building construction, especially within the Northern Ireland region, and those capable of handling large projects can leverage this opportunity for growth. The project requires a comprehensive approach, including mechanical and electrical installations, making it suitable for integrated supply teams with strong engineering capabilities. Additionally, given the selective procurement method used, businesses demonstrating a high quality-to-cost ratio would stand a favourable chance in future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Crawfordsburn Primary School - MA17-40107798

Notice Description

Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for the construction of new 8 class primary school on existing extended site. 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 8 class primary school on existing extended site. The project will include full construction works, mechanical and electrical services, external and site development works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047933
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021786-2025
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
£5,207,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,207,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,583,519 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 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
TLN09 Ards and North Down

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELL CONTRACTS

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