Tender

First Aid Supplies

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority is currently conducting a procurement process for the supply of First Aid Supplies, which falls under the industry category of medical equipment and consumables. This tender, identified by BSP-25-015, is at the tender stage and involves a competitive flexible procedure with the aim of establishing a contract for four years, with potential extensions up to 24 months. The tender period ends on 20 March 2026, while the enquiry period is up to 12 March 2026. The contract is based in the United Kingdom, primarily targeting the Northern Ireland region. The total contract value is estimated to be around £850,000, with a gross amount of £1,020,000. Businesses must note the key deadline for award considerations, which is set for 17 April 2026.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the production or distribution of medical consumables, particularly those specialising in first-aid supplies such as first-aid boxes. The tender is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing diverse opportunities for market growth. Businesses with proficient compliance capabilities, competitive costing, and those who can meet the detailed specifications outlined in Appendix A's Confirmation of Products document stand a strong chance of successful participation. The initiative by the Education Authority highlights a promising collaboration prospect for firms looking to expand their reach in the public sector health supplies domain.

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Notice Title

First Aid Supplies

Notice Description

Education Authority (hereafter referred to as EA) has a requirement for the supply of First Aid Supplies and intend to establish a contract for a period of 4 years with optional extension period(s) up to and including 24 months. It should be noted that the contract extension options may or may not be exercised.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: An optional extension period(s) up to and including 24 months

Renewal: An optional extension period(s) up to and including 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014275-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141623 - First-aid boxes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2026-04-17

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
business.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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

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