This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2025 at 09:42

Award

11 Jun 2025 at 15:14

TenderUpdate

24 Jan 2025 at 10:23

Tender

20 Dec 2024 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Education Authority (EA) has concluded the award process for the supply and delivery of refrigeration and freezing equipment (Lot 2) as part of the framework agreement titled "CAT-24-005 Warewashing, Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment". The procurement process, initiated under an open procedure, culminated with the latest contract award on 1 July 2025, valued at £10,050,000 excluding VAT. The procurement, classified under the goods category with a CPV code of 39310000, focuses on catering equipment. The EA's procurement covers various educational bodies across Northern Ireland, utilising a public law basis to ensure compliance with procurement regulations. The procurement stage has been marked as complete, covering regions within the United Kingdom, particularly targeting Northern Ireland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering equipment, especially those producing refrigeration and freezing units. Companies that supply industrial kitchen appliances and domestic appliances at scale would find this framework agreement particularly beneficial, as it covers a range of educational institutions across Northern Ireland. The open procurement method and a lot-based structure suggest potential growth avenues for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of competitively pricing their products. This contract, awarded to Stephens Catering Equipment Co Ltd, highlights the demand for expertise in the provision of reliable and cost-effective catering solutions, ensuring optimal operational capabilities for educational entities throughout the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CAT-24-005 Warewashing, Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment

Notice Description

The Client has established a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Warewashing and Refrigeration and Freezing equipment. The Framework is divided into two Lots as follows: * Lot 1 Warewashing Equipment * Lot 2 Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment. This Contract Award notice is being published following the Award of Lot 2 Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment. A Previous Contract Award Notice was published following the award of Lot 1 Warewashing Equipment. This notice is referenced 2025/S 000-031592 and was published on 11 June 2025.

Lot Information

Warewashing Equipment

The Client has established a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Warewashing and Refrigeration and Freezing equipment. The Framework is divided into two Lots as follows: * Lot 1 Warewashing Equipment * Lot 2 Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment. This Contract Award notice is being published following the Award of Lot 2 Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment. A Previous Contract Award Notice was published following the award of Lot 1 Warewashing Equipment. We refer to this notice referenced 2025/S 000-031592 which was published on 11 June 2025 for information relating to the award of Lot 1. Additional information: 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 as required, however, the overarching value of the Framework Agreement will not exceed PS10,050,000 (ex VAT) or PS12,060,000 (inc VAT).

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

Renewal: 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.

Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment

The Client has established a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Warewashing and Refrigeration and Freezing equipment. The Framework is divided into two Lots as follows: * Lot 1 Warewashing Equipment * Lot 2 Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment. This Contract Award notice is being published following the Award of Lot 2 Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment. A Previous Contract Award Notice was published following the award of Lot 1 Warewashing Equipment. We refer to this notice referenced 2025/S 000-031592 which was published on 11 June 2025 for information relating to the award of Lot 1. Additional information: 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 as required, however, the overarching value of the Framework Agreement will not exceed PS10,050,000 (ex VAT) or PS12,060,000 (inc VAT).

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

Renewal: 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cc4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042240-2025
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

39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment

39310000 - Catering equipment

39700000 - Domestic appliances

42200000 - Machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,050,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,050,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,050,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20251 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 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
4
Supplier Names

Catering and Beverage Services

DS Refrigeration Ltd

Massey Catering Equipment Limited

STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD

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