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07 Mar 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of a FESTO Automation Suite for their Lisburn Campus. The procurement falls under the category of electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment, and consumables, specifically focusing on automation systems and related industrial and IT services. The procurement process, which followed an open procedure, has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 28 February 2025. The successful bidder, DIDACTIC SERVICES LIMITED, will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of the suite, with the contract valued at £127,590.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in automation, electrical, and industrial machinery sectors. Businesses that are capable of providing high-quality industrial and IT services products are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The successful fulfilment of the contract requirements could enhance suppliers' market credentials, opening the door to future public sector contracts. This aligns with the importance SERC places on compliance, quality control, and competitive pricing as key award criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 5694156 - DfE - SERC - Supply and Deliver a FESTO Automation Suite

Notice Description

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) require a FESTO Automation Suite for the Lisburn Campus. SERC is seeking to appoint a Supplier to supply and deliver, install and commission a FESTO Automation Suite comprised of the systems/components detailed within the specification. Please refer to the document titled "ID 5694156 - Specification" for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) require a FESTO Automation Suite for the Lisburn Campus. SERC is seeking to appoint a Supplier to supply and deliver, install and commission a FESTO Automation Suite comprised of the systems/components detailed within the specification. Please refer to the document titled "ID 5694156 - Specification" for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008354-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

42000000 - Industrial machinery

43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

48921000 - Automation system

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£127,590 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 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
South Eastern Regional College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4SU
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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hilden
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIDACTIC SERVICES LIMITED

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