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EA Interim Arrangement for Dishwashers

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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23 Dec 2024 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Education Authority (EA) has awarded a short-term interim contract for the provision of dishwashers, under the title "EA Interim Arrangement for Dishwashers," as part of the TUCO Framework for Light and Heavy Catering Equipment. Classified under the industry category of catering equipment, this contract ensures the service continuity of school meals across various educational institutions in Northern Ireland. The contract, valued at a maximum of £250,000, was awarded on 27 November 2024, following an Open procurement process compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This procurement falls within the limited method, meaning no prior publication of a call for competition was necessary. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract is active, with the delivery location specified as the UKN region.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of catering equipment, specifically those specialising in dishwashers. Companies with expertise in catering equipment supply, particularly those experienced in fulfilling educational sector requirements, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Meeting the needs of public educational bodies can solidify a provider's reputation and open doors for future collaborations with government and educational institutions. The awarded supplier, STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD, exemplifies the type of business that can thrive in this environment, providing quality equipment to ensure the effective operation of school meal services across Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

EA Interim Arrangement for Dishwashers

Notice Description

This is a compliant award of a Call-Off Contract for the provision of Dishwashers from the TUCO Framework for Light and Heavy Catering Equipment (CAT11064-TU). This short term interim contract is valued to a maximum of PS250,000 however there is no guarantee of any level of spend. It will be used by EA only when required to ensure service continuity of school meals to children and young people until the wider EA contract is in place. The original Framework was awarded in 2023, as per notice 2022/S 000-032345 following an Open procurement process in compliance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a compliant award of a Call-Off Contract for the provision of Dishwashers from the TUCO Framework for Light and Heavy Catering Equipment (CAT11064-TU). This short term interim contract is valued to a maximum of PS250,000 however there is no guarantee of any level of spend. It will be used by EA only when required to ensure service continuity of school meals to children and young people until the wider EA contract is in place. The original Framework was awarded in 2023, as per notice 2022/S 000-032345 following an Open procurement process in compliance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Procurement Information

This is a compliant award of a Call-Off Contract for the provision of Dishwashers from the TUCO Framework for Light and Heavy Catering Equipment (CAT11064-TU). This short term interim contract is valued to a maximum of PS250,000 however there is no guarantee of any level of spend. It will be used by EA only when required to ensure service continuity of school meals to children and young people until the wider EA contract is in place. The original Framework was awarded in 2023, as per notice 2022/S 000-032345 following an Open procurement process in compliance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cc8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041372-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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


CPV Codes

39310000 - Catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 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
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Dermot McArt
Contact Email
catering.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2895986019

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT

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