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First Aid Supplies

Education Authority

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 11:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Jun 2026 at 14:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

24 Feb 2026 at 15:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 12:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority, a central government body in Belfast, Northern Ireland, initiated a procurement process for the supply of First Aid Supplies. The procurement process, identified as tender BSP-25-015, aimed to establish a contract for four years with possible extensions of up to 24 months. This contract, which follows a selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure, was classified under the industry category of medical equipment and consumables. The contract, awarded on 3rd July 2026 to Kays Medical Limited, will run from 6th July 2026 to 5th July 2030, with a maximum possible extension until 2032. The total gross value of the contract is £1,020,000, with a net value of £850,000.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Businesses with the capability to deliver consistent, high-quality medical consumables and first-aid boxes would find this contract highly advantageous as it provides both stability and potential for growth over a period of up to six years. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those within the UK, are well-suited to compete in this environment, encouraging broad participation and fostering the growth of local suppliers in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062708-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£850,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2026-04-17

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Education Authority
Additional Buyers

the Education Authority

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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