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BSP-25-003 SUPPLY OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED) AND ANCILLARIES

the Education Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 10:33

Award Notice
Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 11:03

Tender Notice
Planning

05 Feb 2025 at 11:04

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority (EA) has concluded a procurement process titled "BSP-25-003 SUPPLY OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED) AND ANCILLARIES," officially awarded on 26th August 2025. This procurement, classified under CPV code 33182100 for defibrillators, involves the provision of AEDs and associated equipment across the United Kingdom specifically for schools in Northern Ireland. The open procedure was used to solicit tenders, and the process progressed through various stages including planning, tendering, and finally to the award phase, with an initial contract period of five years, extendable by up to 12 months. The contract, valued at £900,000, was awarded to MKB MEDICAL SERVICES LIMITED, with deliveries expected to commence by June 2025 and complete by October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of medical equipment, particularly those specialising in cardiac support devices and emergency medical solutions. Companies that can provide comprehensive solutions, meeting all specified requirements, are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. The project not only supports business growth by providing a stable, long-term procurement opportunity but also indirectly ensures continued enhancement and support to the educational framework by equipping schools with essential life-saving devices. Moreover, the open procurement method ensured a competitive tendering process, allowing a wide array of suppliers to showcase their offerings and enhance their business prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BSP-25-003 SUPPLY OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED) AND ANCILLARIES

Notice Description

The EA invites tenders for the Supply of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months. EA's intention is to award the contract to a single Contractor for the period of the contract. The details of EA's Requirements are set out in Attachment 2 (Specification of Requirements). Tenderers must offer all items otherwise your tender will not be considered.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The EA invites tenders for the Supply of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months. EA's intention is to award the contract to a single Contractor for the period of the contract. The details of EA's Requirements are set out in Attachment 2 (Specification of Requirements). Tenderers must offer all items otherwise your tender will not be considered. Additional information: The value of PS900,000 is the total budget for this contract. Additional equipment may be purchased over the duration of the contract.

Options: It is anticipated that this contract will commence in April 2025 for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months.

Renewal: It is anticipated that this contract will commence in April 2025 for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dbc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058010-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

33180000 - Functional support

33182000 - Cardiac support devices

33182100 - Defibrillator

33182200 - Cardiac stimulation devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
26 Aug 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

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
1
Supplier Name

MKB MEDICAL SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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