Award

CAT-19-015 Refrigeration, Freezing and Chilling

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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09 Apr 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has launched a procurement process under the title "CAT-19-015 Refrigeration, Freezing and Chilling", focusing on commercial catering refrigeration, freezing, and chilling equipment. This tender falls within the category of catering equipment (CPV code 39310000) and targets the Northern Ireland region (UKN). The procurement is in the award stage with significant modifications, including an extension until 30th June 2025. The initial procurement stage began with the tender in December 2024, experiencing unforeseen delays, necessitating extensions to ensure service continuity. The contract's value is £1,692,600 GBP, and the framework duration now extends to 1080 days.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial catering equipment, particularly SMEs in Northern Ireland. The awarded suppliers, Stephen McKenna Company T/A Galgorm Group and Massey Catering Equipment Limited, exemplify the type of expertise sought by the Education Authority, indicating potential growth for firms with a strong service provision in catering refrigeration and chilling equipment. The framework's multi-month extension demonstrates ongoing demand and the importance of reliable suppliers in this sector, making it an advantageous time for businesses to engage and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

CAT-19-015 Refrigeration, Freezing and Chilling

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework by Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) for Commercial Catering Refrigeration, Freezing and Chilling Equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013885-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£1,692,600 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
catering.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
2
Supplier Names

MASSEY CATERING EQUIPMENT

STEPHEN MCKENNA COMPANY T/A GALGORM GROUP

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