Tender

Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Proposed Priory Integrated College

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 12:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority, a public authority under the central government, is overseeing the tender for the "Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Proposed Priory Integrated College." This project involves the construction of a state-of-the-art post-primary education facility in Holywood, Co Down, aiming to accommodate 600 pupils. Currently, in the tender stage, this procurement process invites interested parties to submit their expression of interest by 23rd January 2026. The enquiry period ends on 20th January 2026, with the overall award period concluding on 1st August 2026. Engaging in a competitive flexible procedure, the procurement is categorised under 'works' and falls above the procurement threshold, emphasising building construction and educational facilities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in building construction and educational infrastructure. Firms capable of assembling an Integrated Supply Team to deliver quality educational facilities could benefit from competing for this considerable contract, valued at £37,000,000 net (£44,400,000 gross). The procurement method focuses on selecting the supplier through conditions of participation followed by awarding criteria based on quality, social value, and price, favouring suppliers providing the Most Advantageous Tender. Companies with experience in executing large-scale construction projects within the educational sector, particularly those that can showcase excellence in quality and social value, will find this opportunity conducive for business augmentation and long-term growth. Electronic submission is facilitated, promoting ease of participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Proposed Priory Integrated College

Notice Description

The project is for the provision of the new Priory Integrated College to be located on a brown field site located in Holywood, Co Down. The outcome of this proposed project will be to deliver a state-of-the-art post primary education facility for the school's long-term enrolment of 600 pupils.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080126-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
Not specified
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
£37,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£37,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Dec 2026 - 8 Sep 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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