Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2026 at 15:14

Award

19 May 2026 at 13:05

Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 15:30

Planning

08 Dec 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components was conducted by the Education Authority in Northern Ireland. The tender, identified as EDR 25-013, aimed to establish a framework to supply electronic components across Science and Technology Classrooms in schools throughout Northern Ireland. The tender concluded with an open procurement procedure and resulted in an award to RAPID ELECTRONICS LIMITED. This contract, valued at approximately £446,000, spans from 1 June 2026 to 30 November 2027, with an option to extend for up to 18 additional months. The procurement process commenced with initial planning and market engagement activities in late 2025, followed by a tender phase that ran through early 2026. The contract award was finalized on 18 June 2026.

This framework creates significant opportunities for businesses in the electronic components sector, particularly for SMEs like RAPID ELECTRONICS LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract. Engaging in this framework can help businesses penetrate the Northern Irish educational market, offering a robust growth avenue. Companies with strengths in delivering reliable electronic supplies suitable for educational purposes are well-positioned to compete. Given the framework's scope, businesses that demonstrate compatibility with education sector needs, delivery punctuality, competitive pricing, and adherence to safety standards will find considerable potential for advancing their business interests.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components

Notice Description

EDR 25-013 Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components - The Education Authority (EA) has established a framework for the supply and delivery of Electronic components for use in Science and Technology Classrooms within all schools across NI for the period of 01 June 2026 to 30 November 2027 with the option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 18 months. This framework is led by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and, Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Colleges in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Further Education Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ School in NI Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/ Independent EA Teachers' and Educational Centres Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA) Armagh Observatory and Planetarium Middletown Centre for Autism Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC) Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) Services, Works, Goods: Goods

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be the option to extend for any further period(s) up to 18 months. Conditions for extension: * The availability of adequate funding. * Changes/increase in need in relation to the Framework and scope of the existing Framework. * If the Framework is continuing to deliver value for money.

Planning Information

PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (PME) for the Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components for the Education Authority. Interested suppliers are asked to complete and return the questionnaire via eTendersNI (unique reference EANI-5054) no later than 15:00on the 22nd December 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f093
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057735-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

31710000 - Electronic equipment

31711000 - Electronic supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£446,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£446,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£446,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£446,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2026-05-29

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY (NI)

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
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
1
Supplier Name

RAPID ELECTRONICS

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