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title: "Catering Light & Heavy Equipment Framework - Coffee Machine"
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# Catering Light & Heavy Equipment Framework - Coffee Machine

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56a34113-911c-4901-b553-6e663294b44a

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## Summary

The Education Authority (EA) has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Catering Light & Heavy Equipment Framework - Coffee Machine." This tender falls under the catering equipment industry category and targets the provision of a coffee machine at the EA's Antrim Board Centre location in Northern Ireland. The procurement was carried out as a call-off from the TUCO Framework for Light and Heavy Catering Equipment (CAT11064-TU), following an open procurement process in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender concluded with the award notice being published on 12th September 2024, covering a contract period starting on 9th August 2024 and ending on 31st October 2024. The total value of the contract is £10,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering equipment. Stephens Catering Equipment Co Ltd, an SME, was selected as the winning supplier, demonstrating that businesses of a similar scale are well-positioned to compete effectively in such procurement processes. The selective procurement method and the call-off framework arrangement also provide streamlined opportunities for qualified suppliers to secure contracts with public sector organisations, such as the Education Authority, enhancing their business portfolios and market presence.

## Notice

This is a compliant award of a Call-Off Contract from the TUCO Framework for Light and Heavy Catering Equipment (CAT11064-TU). This is a one-time purchase of a coffee machine for a provision of hot drinks within the EA's Antrim Board Centre location. The original Framework was awarded in 2023, as per notice 2023/S 000-030104 following an Open procurement process in compliance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a1312b0-cb5c-4cdf-a7ae-86ebd9e2b1e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39310000 - Catering equipment

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2024 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a1312b0-cb5c-4cdf-a7ae-86ebd9e2b1e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a1312b0-cb5c-4cdf-a7ae-86ebd9e2b1e3
  12th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/

## Provenance

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