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Award

05 Dec 2024 at 10:58

Tender

29 Aug 2024 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS), an Executive agency of the Department of Justice NI (DOJNI), has initiated a procurement process for the supply and delivery of mattresses for prison cells. This contract, identified as "ID 5511315 - DoJ NIPS - Supply and Delivery of Mattresses," falls under the goods category and follows an open procurement method. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,500,000, including potential optional extension periods. The procurement process is overseen by CPD and involves a standstill period of at least 10 calendar days. The contract period is five years, with options to extend for up to an additional 60 months. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract signed on 3rd December 2024. The location for delivery is specified as Northern Ireland (region: UKN0), and the industry category is classified under CPV code 39143112 for mattresses.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of mattresses, particularly those capable of fulfilling large and ongoing orders. Companies that can ensure product quality and timely delivery will find this contract suitable for expanding their market presence within the public sector. The contract's flexible extension options potentially offer a long-term business relationship, making it attractive for suppliers looking to establish or strengthen their foothold in the government procurement space. Businesses must demonstrate strong contract performance and readiness to comply with rigorous monitoring to secure and maintain this valuable procurement contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 5511315 - DoJ NIPS - Supply and Delivery of Mattresses

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) is an Executive agency of the Department of Justice NI (DOJNI) and is responsible for the management of His Majesty's Prisons in Northern Ireland. The Prison Service operates under the control of the Department of Justice for Northern Ireland. It is governed by the Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 and the Prison and Young Offenders Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995. There are three Prisons in Northern Ireland, which comprise of Maghaberry and Magilligan, accommodating adult male prisoners, and Hydebank Wood College, which accommodates both male and female students. The Northern Ireland Prison Service wishes to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of mattresses for prison cells. Further information on the requirements can be found within the Specification. The contract is for a period of five (5) years with options to extend beyond this time for any period or periods up to and including an additional 60 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) is an Executive agency of the Department of Justice NI (DOJNI) and is responsible for the management of His Majesty's Prisons in Northern Ireland. The Prison Service operates under the control of the Department of Justice for Northern Ireland. It is governed by the Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 and the Prison and Young Offenders Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995. There are three Prisons in Northern Ireland, which comprise of Maghaberry and Magilligan, accommodating adult male prisoners, and Hydebank Wood College, which accommodates both male and female students. The Northern Ireland Prison Service wishes to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of mattresses for prison cells. Further information on the requirements can be found within the Specification. The contract is for a period of five (5) years with options to extend beyond this time for any period or periods up to and including an additional 60 months. Additional information: Contract Value. The figure indicated in Section II 1.5 represents an estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account potential optional extension periods as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into account the application of indexation. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest orany tender. Economic Operators remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Economic Operator in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding contract shall arise and an Economic Operator shall. have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmed by the. Contracting Authority. Economic Operators should note that all dates, time periods and figures in relation to values and volumes specified. in this notice and the procurement documents are approximate only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to change any or all of them.

Options: The contract will be for an initial period of five 5 years with options to extend beyond this time for any period orperiods up to and including an additional 60 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049677
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039197-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39143112 - Mattresses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Northern Ireland Prison Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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