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Preventative and Reactive Pest Control for Education Authority

the Education Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2026 at 16:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 12:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

31 Jul 2025 at 09:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for Preventative and Reactive Pest Control services for the Education Authority in Northern Ireland has reached the award stage as of April 2026. The Education Authority, a central government public authority governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, is the buying organisation headquartered in Belfast. The contract is divided into multiple lots and covers various regions including Southwest, North, and East, with the service category being pest-control services. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contracts are set to commence on 1st May 2026, running until 30th April 2029, with potential extensions. The standstill period concludes on 16th April 2026, and the formal signature is scheduled for 17th April 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pest control services. Large-scale enterprises, like Horizon Environment Services Limited, have been successful in this procurement process, making it ideal for those with the capacity to handle sizable contracts across multiple regions. Given the broad scope and potential for renewal and additional purchasing rights within the contract period, businesses with robust technical expertise and the ability to provide quality service at competitive prices stand to benefit significantly. The procurement emphasises quality delivery, social value, and cost efficiency, providing a competitive landscape where firms with strong portfolios and operational excellence can thrive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preventative and Reactive Pest Control for Education Authority

Notice Description

For the provision of Preventative and Reactive Pest Control services for the Northern Ireland Education Authority in accordance with Tender FMM-25-005.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1 - South West

Options: as per tender documentation

Renewal: Any period up to and including 24 months

Lot 2

Lot 2 - North

Options: as per tender documentation

Renewal: Any period up to and including 24 months

Lot 3

Lot 3 - East

Options: as per tender documentation

Renewal: Any period up to and including 24 months

Planning Information

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Contract for preventative pest control services to the Education Authority Catering Service throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process. Suppliers who wish to participate in the market engagement exercise should complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire. Further information including the questionnaire can be downloaded from CfT Documents of CfT 6060398. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted no later than 3 pm on the closing date detailed. There are no documents to be completed other than the questionnaire. Any information gathered will NOT be considered in any future tender evaluation exercise. Participation or non-participation in this pre-procurement market engagement shall not prevent any supplier/provider from participating in a potential procurement process nor is it intended that any information supplied shall place any supplier/ provider at an advantage in any forthcoming procurement process. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and there is no commitment, at this stage to carrying out such a process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0569ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031206-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,336,997 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,336,997 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,336,997 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-12-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
the Education Authority
Additional Buyers

Education Authority

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Horizon Environment Services Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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