Planning

Washroom Hygiene Services

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

10 Jun 2026 at 10:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority, based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Washroom Hygiene Services. This initiative is aimed at engaging the market to gauge interest and gather pertinent information beneficial for a future tendering process. The deadline for interested suppliers to complete and submit the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire via the eTendersNI messaging portal is 26 June 2026. The procurement category is focused on services, with a specific emphasis on hygiene and waste-related services, and communication regarding future notice dates is expected by 17 August 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the hygiene, refuse, and sanitation sectors seeking to expand their offerings within Northern Ireland. Companies that provide cleaning and hygiene solutions, including air sanitisers and waste management services, will find this engagement particularly relevant. The process provides a platform for suppliers to express interest and position themselves for the formal procurement process, potentially leading to a multi-million-pound contract. Participation in the engagement exercise will not affect future tender evaluations, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses intent on growth and market expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Washroom Hygiene Services

Notice Description

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Contract for the provision of Washroom Hygiene Services for the Education Authority throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process. Suppliers who wish to participate in the market engagement exercise should complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire. Further information including the questionnaire can be downloaded from CfT Documents of CfT 6569772. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted no later than 3 pm on the closing date detailed. There are no formal documents to be completed other than the questionnaire. Any information gathered will NOT be considered in any future tender evaluation exercise. Participation or non-participation in this pre-procurement market engagement shall not prevent any supplier/provider from participating in a potential procurement process nor is it intended that any information supplied shall place any supplier/ provider at an advantage in any forthcoming procurement process. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and there is no commitment, at this stage to carrying out such a process.

Planning Information

Pre Market Enagement Questionnaire (PME) for the provision of Washroom Hygiene Services for the Education Authority and NI Educational Bodies. Interested Suppliers are asked to complete and return the questionnaire via eTendersNI messaging portal by no later than 15:00 hours on 26 June 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b19c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054650-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

39811100 - Air freshener

39811200 - Air sanitisers

85142300 - Hygiene services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2032 Over 5 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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