Planning

Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for St Peter's Primary School, Collegelands

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

14 Aug 2025 at 09:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

14 Aug 2025 at 09:19

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

01 Aug 2025 at 14:08

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the appointment of an Integrated Supply Team for the construction of a new five-classroom primary school at St Peter’s Primary School, Collegelands. This project encompasses full construction works, including mechanical and electrical services, as well as external and site development works. Located in Belfast, UK, the procurement is managed under Northern Irish devolved regulations. Prospective suppliers are invited to participate in a pre-market engagement briefing, and all queries regarding the project should be submitted by 20th August 2025. The procurement method is selective, following a competitive flexible procedure, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 3rd October 2025. Completion of the award process is expected by March 2026, with the contract period commencing in April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, mechanical, and electrical services, particularly those focusing on educational buildings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is suitable for them. With a budget of up to £6,960,000 gross, this project offers potential for substantial business growth through the development of key infrastructure in the education sector. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions and demonstrate excellence in quality, social value, and price will be considered advantageous in this competitive bid process. Participation in the pre-market engagement allows suppliers to gain insights and prepare competitive tenders prior to the full commencement of the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for St Peter's Primary School, Collegelands

Notice Description

The project shall include the provision of a new 5 classroom Primary School. The project shall include full construction works, mechanical and electrical services, external and site development works.

Planning Information

The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI), in preparation for the procurement process for the Appointment of an Integrated Supply Team for St Peters Primary School, Collegelands, have prepared a Pre-Market Engagement Briefing Document (including attachments) to provide suppliers with pre-tender information regarding the forthcoming project. This document may be downloaded from the CfT documents section of CfT CA Unique ID EANI-4904 via eTendersNI. Suppliers, as part of the Pre-Market Engagement process, also have the opportunity to submit queries regarding the project. This should be done via the messaging service in the above CfT on eTendersNI no later than 5pm on Wednesday 20th August 2025. A response to these queries shall be forwarded shortly after this date. Please note that participation or non-participation in this Pre-Market Engagement shall not prevent any supplier from participating in any potential procurement process. In addition, for the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the process is not part of a formal procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048642-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

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
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
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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