FMM-23-004 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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14 Apr 2026 at 11:42

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18 Nov 2024 at 16:42

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07 Nov 2024 at 20:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has successfully concluded the procurement process for the term service short contract titled "FMM-23-004". This contract involves building construction work in the industry category of planned maintenance and minor works, specifically within the areas of Causeway Coast and Glens, Newry, Mourne and Down, and Mid-Ulster. The procurement was conducted under the open procedure, covered by GPA, with initial tenders beginning in November 2024 and awards finalised by April 2026. The project involves building works including asbestos services and various supplementary disciplines, with task orders valued up to £500k per lot. The contract was awarded to DOWN DEVELOPMENTS LTD for Lot 1, C T S PROJECTS LTD for Lot 2, and Woodvale Construction Company for Lot 3. Key dates include the contract signing on 14th April 2026, reflecting the robust timeline laid out by the Education Authority, located in Belfast.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses within the construction industry, particularly those specialising in maintenance and refurbishment works. Companies adept at delivering high-quality services efficiently are positioned well to compete, given the award criteria focuses 70% on price and 30% on quality. The framework agreement allows for a flexible contract period of up to four years per lot, providing long-term engagement prospects and stability. The estimated framework value ranges emphasized substantial financial scope within each lot, providing economic operators with strategic growth potential across multiple regions in Northern Ireland. Ideal bidders would include SMEs and established firms with a strong footing in construction and maintenance services, able to deliver measurable social value outcomes as stipulated by the tender documents.

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Notice Title

FMM-23-004 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 area of Causeway Coast and Glens. 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 Newry, Mourne and Down. 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 Mid-Ulster.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Building maintenance service works Area North Council Area Causeway Coast and Glens

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 area of Causeway Coast and Glens. 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 Newry, Mourne and Down. 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 Mid-Ulster.

Options: Lot Contract period of two years with the option of additional periods for a total maximum Lot Contract duration of 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 Newry, Mourne and Down

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 area of Causeway Coast and Glens. 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 Newry, Mourne and Down. 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 Mid-Ulster.

Options: Lot Contract period of two years with the option of additional periods for a total maximum Lot Contract duration of 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 Area Mid-Ulster

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 area of Causeway Coast and Glens. 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 Newry, Mourne and Down. 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 Mid-Ulster.

Options: Lot Contract period of two years with the option of additional periods for a total maximum Lot Contract duration of 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-04b4df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033679-2026
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
£44,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£44,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,979,300 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 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
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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

C T S PROJECTS LTD

DOWN DEVELOPMENTS LTD

Woodvale Construction Company

Further Information

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