Planning

Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Ballyclare Primary School SEP

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

01 Jun 2026 at 14:25

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland has initiated a tender process for the "Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Ballyclare Primary School SEP." This procurement falls under the building construction industry, specifically relating to educational buildings and school facilities, with the work comprising the demolition of existing structures and construction of a new 9-classroom extension. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, and it is guided by the UK public procurement regulations. The project is based in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the region of UKN07. The procurement method is a selective, competitive, flexible procedure including a two-stage assessment of participation conditions and award criteria, such as quality, social value, and price. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 17th August 2026, with the contract period slated to begin on 2nd August 2027 and conclude on 2nd April 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in building construction, particularly those with expertise in educational facilities. It is ideal for companies possessing the capability to manage large-scale construction projects and meet the complex requirements of public sector contracts. The procurement process is structured to select the most advantageous tender, considering quality, social value, and cost, which can provide a competitive advantage to firms with strong offerings in these areas. The provision for electronic submissions and an electronic auction further opens doors to firms with innovative bidding strategies and digital capabilities. Businesses ready to engage in competitive tendering conditions will find this a valuable prospect to expand their portfolio within the public sector in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Ballyclare Primary School SEP

Notice Description

The project includes the demolition of existing school buildings and the construction of a new 9 classroom extension with all associated site works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051496-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2027 - 2 Apr 2029 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
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
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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