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CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment for EDUCATION AUTHORITY

the Education Authority

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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26 Sep 2025 at 07:48

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11 Mar 2025 at 14:11

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 13:33

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Planning

30 Aug 2024 at 14:59

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, undertaken by the Education Authority (EA) in the UK, focuses on the acquisition of cooking equipment through the CAT-24-008 Framework. This initiative, completed in September 2025, is aimed at providing catering equipment across various educational institutions in Northern Ireland, including schools, colleges, and youth centres. The procurement falls under the goods category with an emphasis on catering equipment, classified under CPV code 39310000. It proceeded through an open procedure as part of a public sector obligation to adhere to Procurement Policy Notes and concluded the award stage with multiple suppliers being selected for four lots, each focusing on different types of cooking equipment. The final signed contracts were completed in August 2025, with an overarching framework value not exceeding £6,000,000 including VAT.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and manufacture of catering equipment, particularly those specialising in convection ovens, bratt pans, and multi-functional cooking devices. As a beneficiary of this framework, businesses can benefit from gaining access to a stable market within the educational sector in Northern Ireland. Opportunities exist for both local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger providers, given the open nature of the procurement method. Companies with experience in the catering supply chain and capabilities to fulfil high-volume orders are well-suited to engage in future tender opportunities hosted by the Education Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment for EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Notice Description

The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: * Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.

Lot Information

Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens

The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: * Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections. Additional information: A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot/Section. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Framework Agreement. 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 Framework. 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/Sections as required, however, the overarching value will not exceed PS5,000,000 ex VAT or PS6,000,000 inc VAT

Options: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with option to extend for period/s up to 24 months.

Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers

The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: * Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections. Additional information: A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot/Section. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Framework Agreement. 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 Framework. 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/Sections as required, however, the overarching value will not exceed PS5,000,000 ex VAT or PS6,000,000 inc VAT

Options: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with option to extend for period/s up to 24 months.

Lot 3 High Speed Ovens

The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: * Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections. Additional information: A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot/Section. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Framework Agreement. 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 Framework. 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/Sections as required, however, the overarching value will not exceed PS5,000,000 ex VAT or PS6,000,000 inc VAT

Options: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with option to extend for period/s up to 24 months.

Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices

The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: * Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections. Additional information: A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot/Section. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Framework Agreement. 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 Framework. 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/Sections as required, however, the overarching value will not exceed PS5,000,000 ex VAT or PS6,000,000 inc VAT

Options: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with option to extend for period/s up to 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0496df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059925-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies

39222000 - Catering supplies

39310000 - Catering equipment

39311000 - Light catering equipment

39312000 - Food-preparation equipment

39314000 - Industrial kitchen equipment

39711360 - Ovens

39711361 - Electric ovens

39721100 - Domestic cooking appliances

42214100 - Cooking ovens

42942000 - Ovens and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,875,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,150,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
29 Aug 202512 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

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
6
Supplier Names

BRODERICK BROS. LIMITED

CE-Tech

Catering Beverage Services

Galgorm Hygiene

MASSEY CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED

STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD

Further Information

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