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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 13:00

TenderUpdate

24 Feb 2026 at 15:59

Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority, based in Belfast, has completed a procurement process for the supply of First Aid Supplies. The contract, under the procurement method of a competitive flexible procedure, covers a four-year period with potential extensions up to two additional years. The tender, identified as BSP-25-015, falls under the goods category, specifically medical equipment and consumables. The final contract, awarded to Kays Medical Limited in Liverpool, valued at £850,000, will commence on 6th July 2026 and run until 5th July 2030, with the possibility of extension to 2032. The entire process is conducted according to the UK Public Contracts Regulations and covered by Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those with expertise in first aid products. SMEs, such as Kays Medical Limited, which succeeded in the award, might find similar tenders advantageous. Companies focusing on providing competitive bids across both qualitative compliance and cost-efficiency criteria could leverage such contracts to expand their market presence in the public sector, especially in territories governed by Northern Irish regulations. Participation in these tenders enables businesses to forge strong relationships with significant public entities like the Education Authority, thereby bolstering their growth potential.

How relevant is this notice?

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/058974-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2026-04-17

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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

KAYS MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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