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ICT-24-034 Printer Cartridges

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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07 Mar 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has concluded a procurement process for the supply and delivery of printer cartridges, falling under the "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages" category (CPV code: 30000000). This contract, identified as ICT-24-034, pertains to the delivery of printer cartridges to various educational bodies in Northern Ireland. It was awarded via a secondary competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6299 Lot 2. The contract was awarded to Banner Group Ltd and was signed on 25th February 2025, with a total value of £2,348,903.78. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the process is now in the Award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of electronic office supplies, particularly those specialising in printer cartridges. Companies like office supply vendors, especially those capable of handling large volume deliveries to educational institutions, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. This procurement can serve as a valuable reference for future engagements with public sector bodies, thereby expanding a firm's portfolio and experience in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

ICT-24-034 Printer Cartridges

Notice Description

The supply and delivery of Printer Cartridges to the Education Authority, Schools and other Educational Bodies in Northern Ireland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply and delivery of Printer Cartridges to the Education Authority, Schools and other Educational Bodies in Northern Ireland. Additional information: This contract was awarded via a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6299 - Office Solutions - Lot 2: Electronic Office Supplies (EOS)

Procurement Information

This contract is not an award without prior notice. This is a secondary competition from the original framework RM6299 - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008383-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,348,903 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ict.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890564000

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

BANNER GROUP

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