Tender

Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for provision of School Enhancement Programme (SEP2-T1) accommodation for Lurgan College

EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

21 Jan 2026 at 10:29

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 10:29

Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 15:49

Planning

18 Nov 2025 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority NI has updated its active procurement process for the provision of School Enhancement Programme (SEP2-T1) accommodation for Lurgan College, situated in Belfast, United Kingdom. The project, valued at £4,960,000, involves significant construction works including a new sports building and teaching block, and refurbishment projects. The procurement follows a selective method within the construction industry category and involves a two-stage competitive flexible procedure. The deadline for expression of interest has been amended to 13 February 2026, with the procurement stage currently in the tender phase. The relevant inquiry period closes on 10 February 2026, leading to an award period ending on 6 March 2026.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for companies involved in building construction and related educational infrastructure. With a particular emphasis on construction work for school buildings, companies with experience in delivering quality construction projects, including SMEs, are well-positioned to benefit. There is an opportunity to demonstrate strengths in quality, social value, and competitive pricing. The project underlines the potential for business growth through participation in significant public sector-driven improvement projects, making it an ideal chance for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in educational infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for provision of School Enhancement Programme (SEP2-T1) accommodation for Lurgan College

Notice Description

This project is for the provision of a School Enhancement Programme (SEP2-T1) Accommodation for Lurgan College, for the Education Authority (NI). The development will compromise a new build standalone two storey sports building with sports hall, fitness suite and changing accommodation; the demolition of existing two storey changing room block and the construction of a new replacement two storey teaching block extension; and refurbishment of existing tennis courts. The project shall include for the removal of existing modular accommodation, full construction works, mechanical and electrical services and all associated site works.

Planning Information

The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI), in preparation for the procurement process for the Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for provision of School Enhancement Programme (SEP2-T1) accommodation for Lurgan College, have prepared a Pre-Market Engagement Briefing Document (including drawing 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-5027 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 Tuesday 09th November 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e346
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005145-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£4,960,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,960,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI
Additional Buyers

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
majorworks.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
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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