Appointment of Integrated Supply team for Antrim Primary School

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

09 Jun 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Education Authority in Northern Ireland is currently in the planning stage. It revolves around the upcoming appointment of an Integrated Supply Team for a project at Antrim Primary School, which involves the construction of a 12-classroom extension. This falls under the building construction work category, specifically related to educational buildings. The location of the project is Belfast, United Kingdom, and Northern Irish devolved regulations apply. A significant date for potential suppliers is 23rd June 2026, which marks the deadline for submitting queries as part of the pre-market engagement process. The procurement process is being facilitated through eTendersNI.

Businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in educational infrastructure development, stand to benefit greatly from this tender. The project's estimated value of £4,392,249.98 indicates substantial business potential. The focus is on suppliers who can provide integrated supply solutions that meet educational and architectural standards, catering to Antrim Primary School's infrastructural needs. As the procurement progresses from planning towards tendering, opportunities will arise for construction companies with the capability to deliver such ambitious public sector projects, thus aiding in strategic business growth within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Integrated Supply team for Antrim Primary School

Notice Description

Appointment of Integrated Supply team for Antrim Primary School for a 12 Class extension to replace existing modular accommodation.

Planning Information

The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI), in preparation for the procurement process for the Appointment of an Integrated Supply Team for Priory Integrated College, have prepared a Pre-Market Engagement Briefing Document (including attachments) to provide suppliers with pre-tender information regarding the forthcoming project. This document may be downloaded from the CfT documents section of CfT CA Unique ID EANI-5324 via eTendersNI. Suppliers, as part of the Pre-Market Engagement process, also have the opportunity to submit queries regarding the project. This should be done via the messaging service in the above CfT on eTendersNI no later than 5pm on Tuesday June 23rd 2026. A response to these queries shall be forwarded shortly after this date. Please note that participation or non-participation in this Pre-Market Engagement shall not prevent any supplier from participating in any potential procurement process. In addition, for the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the process is not part of a formal procurement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b08a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054122-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£4,392,249 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2027 - 30 Sep 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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