Planning

** Pre Market Engagement** Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs for Libraries NI

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

11 Mar 2026 at 09:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority of Northern Ireland is initiating a procurement process for vehicle maintenance and repairs to support Libraries NI's fleet. This contract falls under the industry category of 'Repair and maintenance services,' specifically targeting fleet management and services for buses. The project is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone scheduled for potential suppliers to engage by completing a questionnaire by 9th April 2026. The contract is valued at £550,000 excluding VAT, and it offers a framework agreement, with operations set to commence on 1st September 2026, running till 31st August 2028, with a renewal option and potential extension till 31st March 2030. The activity will take place throughout Northern Ireland under the regulations of the Northern Irish devolved government.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle maintenance and fleet management services to expand their operations within Northern Ireland. Suitable candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of handling framework agreements and providing comprehensive vehicle repair and maintenance services. Interested suppliers are encouraged to leverage this engagement to showcase their services tailored to the needs of Libraries NI, fostering potential long-term relationships. The procurement planning welcomes innovative approaches that enhance fleet efficiency and reliability across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

** Pre Market Engagement** Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs for Libraries NI

Notice Description

The purpose of this preliminary market engagement exercise ("Exercise") is to explain, and seek supplier views and feedback on, potential approaches for vehicle maintenance and repairs to Libraries NI vehicle fleet throughout Northern Ireland.

Planning Information

Details of the PME Questionnaire can be found in the CfT for this exercise on eTendersNI- link here https://etendersni.gov.uk/. Interested participants should complete the questionnaire provided in the CfT documents. Completed questionnaires must be returned via the eTendersNI Messaging function as an attachment. If you have any other questions that you would wish to raise EA are happy to consider these also, such queries should be submitted in section 6 Additional Information of the questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021634-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

50113000 - Repair and maintenance services of buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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