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CAT-24-001 Equipment for food holding, preparation and transport for the Education Authority

the Education Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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14 Jan 2025 at 16:44

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16 Jul 2024 at 15:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Education Authority (EA) has initiated and awarded a Framework Agreement tender titled "CAT-24-001 Equipment for food holding, preparation and transport for the Education Authority". This agreement, active as of 14th January 2025, involves the procurement of food, beverage and tobacco-processing machinery under the industry category of goods. The framework is divided into three lots: food holding, food preparation, and food transport equipment. This agreement is available for use by various NI educational bodies. The total value of this framework is estimated at £5,450,000, with contracts awarded to multiple suppliers on 18th December 2024, including Stephens Catering Equipment Co Ltd, CE-Tech, and Catering Equipment Services Ltd. The contract duration is initially set for two years with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and delivery of catering equipment. With the scope encompassing various lots, businesses can secure multiple contracts, enhancing their market presence. The procurement process under an open procedure ensures fair competition, providing a level playing field for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by multiple awarded suppliers. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality, cost-effective catering machinery and equipment are well-suited to participate and benefit from this framework, potentially maximising their business in the educational sector of Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CAT-24-001 Equipment for food holding, preparation and transport for the Education Authority

Notice Description

The Client intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of equipment for food holding, preparation and transport. The Framework is divided into three Lots as follows: * Lot 1 Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandiser Display Units and Modular Counter Units * Lot 2 Food Preparation Equipment * Lot 3 Food Transport Equipment A maximum of three Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. EA reserves the right to add additional products to the list provided for each Lot as required over the lifetime of the Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandiser Display Units and Modular Counter Units

The Client intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of equipment for food holding, preparation and transport. The Framework is divided into three Lots as follows: * Lot 1 Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandiser Display Units and Modular Counter Units * Lot 2 Food Preparation Equipment * Lot 3 Food Transport Equipment A maximum of three Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. EA reserves the right to add additional products to the list provided for each Lot as required over the lifetime of the Framework. Additional information: The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Contract. Any. information on previous volumes or value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee is given as to the exact value under this Contract. Any levels, or aggregate values of goods,. referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The EA reserves the right to move value between the Lots as required, however, the overarching value of the Framework Agreement will not exceed PS5,450,000.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with twofurther options of 12-month extension periods.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with two further options of 12-month extension periods.

Lot 2 Food Preparation Equipment

The Client intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of equipment for food holding, preparation and transport. The Framework is divided into three Lots as follows: * Lot 1 Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandiser Display Units and Modular Counter Units * Lot 2 Food Preparation Equipment * Lot 3 Food Transport Equipment A maximum of three Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. EA reserves the right to add additional products to the list provided for each Lot as required over the lifetime of the Framework. Additional information: The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Contract. Any. information on previous volumes or value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee is given as to the exact value under this Contract. Any levels, or aggregate values of goods, referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The EA reserves the right to move value between the Lots as required, however, the overarching value of the Framework Agreement will not exceed PS5,450,000.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with twofurther options of 12-month extension periods

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with two further options of 12-month extension periods.

Lot 3 Food Transport Equipment

The Client intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of equipment for food holding, preparation and transport. The Framework is divided into three Lots as follows: * Lot 1 Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandiser Display Units and Modular Counter Units * Lot 2 Food Preparation Equipment * Lot 3 Food Transport Equipment A maximum of three Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. EA reserves the right to add additional products to the list provided for each Lot as required over the lifetime of the Framework. Additional information: The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Contract. Any. information onprevious volumes or value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee. is given as to the exact value under this Contract. Anylevels, or aggregate values of goods,. referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The EA reserves the right tomove value between the Lots as required, however, the overarching value of the Framework Agreement will not exceed PS5,450,000.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with twofurther options of 12-month extension periods

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with two further options of 12-month extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047dcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001265-2025
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

39310000 - Catering equipment

39312000 - Food-preparation equipment

39312100 - Meat slicers

39312200 - Canteen equipment

39700000 - Domestic appliances

39710000 - Electrical domestic appliances

39711000 - Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs

39711200 - Food processors

39711210 - Food blenders

39711211 - Food mixers

42210000 - Food, beverage and tobacco-processing machinery

42215000 - Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink

42215100 - Food-cutting machines

42215200 - Food-processing machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,450,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,950,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
the Education Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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
3
Supplier Names

CATERING EQUIPMENT SERVICES LTD

CE-Tech

STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD

Further Information

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