FMM-23-002 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3

the Education Authority

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Award

08 Apr 2026 at 15:48

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 15:37

TenderUpdate

21 Oct 2024 at 09:24

TenderUpdate

14 Oct 2024 at 12:30

TenderUpdate

07 Oct 2024 at 16:49

TenderUpdate

10 Jul 2024 at 16:39

Tender

04 Jul 2024 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Education Authority, involves a short-term contract for building works, focusing on response, planned maintenance, and minor works, split across three lots. The procurement category is building construction work, specifically targeting the council areas of Derry and Strabane, Belfast, and Fermanagh and Omagh. This procurement is in the award stage, with contracts signed on 8th April 2026. The process follows an open procedure method, ensuring competitive bidding. The Education Authority, based in Belfast, led the process with a primary contractual emphasis on a two-year period, extendable to a maximum of four years. Key suppliers awarded include C H C GROUP LTD, MAURICE FLYNN SONS LTD, and Woodvale Construction Company.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those specialising in building works and asbestos services. With a total possible contract duration up to four years and a project value approaching £500k per task order, it is perfectly suited for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective services as the award criteria heavily weigh on price (70%) and quality (30%). Businesses that can address the core and supplementary skill disciplines required and operate within the specified regions will find this a profitable venture for enhancing their market presence and business growth.

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Notice Title

FMM-23-002 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3

Notice Description

The Measured Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building: Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3. Works / Services include the following Core Skill Disciplines: Building Works, Asbestos Services and a number of other related disciplines along with Supplementary Skill disciplines. Economic Operators are advised to refer to the tender documents for further information. The project may include task orders with a value of up to PS500k. Lot 1 Building: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council areas of Derry and Strabane. Lot 2 Building: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council area of Belfast Lot 3 Building: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council areas of Fermanagh and Omagh.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Building maintenance service works Area North Council Areas Derry and Strabane

The Measured Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building: Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3. Works / Services include the following Core Skill Disciplines: Building Works, Asbestos Services and a number of other related disciplines along with Supplementary Skill disciplines. Economic Operators are advised to refer to the tender documents for further information. The project may include task orders with a value of up to PS500k. Lot 1 Building: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council areas of Derry and Strabane. Lot 2 Building: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council area of Belfast Lot 3 Building: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council areas of Fermanagh and Omagh.

Options: Lot Contract period of two years with the option of additional periods for a total maximum Lot Contract durationof 4 years.

Renewal: Lot Contract period of two years with the option of additional period(s) for a total maximum Lot Contract duration of 4 years.

Lot 2 Building maintenance service works Area East Council Area Belfast

The Measured Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building: Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3. Works / Services include the following Core Skill Disciplines: Building Works, Asbestos Services and a number of other related disciplines along with Supplementary Skill disciplines. Economic Operators are advised to refer to the tender documents for further information. The project may include task orders with a value of up to PS500k. Lot 1 Building: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council areas of Derry and Strabane. Lot 2 Building: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council area of Belfast Lot 3 Building: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council areas of Fermanagh and Omagh.

Options: Lot Contract period of two years with the option of additional periods for a total maximum Lot Contract durationof 4 years.

Renewal: Lot Contract period of two years with the option of additional period(s) for a total maximum Lot Contract duration of 4 years.

Lot 3 Building maintenance service works Area South West Council Areas Fermanagh and Omagh

The Measured Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building: Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3. Works / Services include the following Core Skill Disciplines: Building Works, Asbestos Services and a number of other related disciplines along with Supplementary Skill disciplines. Economic Operators are advised to refer to the tender documents for further information. The project may include task orders with a value of up to PS500k. Lot 1 Building: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council areas of Derry and Strabane. Lot 2 Building: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council area of Belfast Lot 3 Building: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council areas of Fermanagh and Omagh.

Options: Lot Contract period of two years with the option of additional periods for a total maximum Lot Contract durationof 4 years.

Renewal: Lot Contract period of two years with the option of additional period(s) for a total maximum Lot Contract duration of 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047ad0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032074-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45300000 - Building installation work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£136,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,769,742 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 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
Additional Buyers

Libraries NI

Northern Ireland Library Authority - Libraries NI

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

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

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

C H C GROUP LTD

Irwin ME Limited

MAURICE FLYNN SONS LTD

MICHAEL NUGENT LTD

Woodvale Construction Company

Further Information

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