--- title: "Catering Light & Heavy Equipment Framework - Food Holding Equipment for EA" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ac03aa07-48e9-4e8a-8232-9bab76f24e0c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac03aa07-48e9-4e8a-8232-9bab76f24e0c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac03aa07-48e9-4e8a-8232-9bab76f24e0c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac03aa07-48e9-4e8a-8232-9bab76f24e0c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY" published: "2024-09-09" --- # Catering Light & Heavy Equipment Framework - Food Holding Equipment for EA Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac03aa07-48e9-4e8a-8232-9bab76f24e0c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac03aa07-48e9-4e8a-8232-9bab76f24e0c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac03aa07-48e9-4e8a-8232-9bab76f24e0c.json) ## Summary The Education Authority has completed the award stage for its procurement titled "Catering Light & Heavy Equipment Framework - Food Holding Equipment for EA," classified under the Catering Equipment industry (CPV code 39310000). This procurement involves a compliant call-off contract from the TUCO Framework and covers a contract period from 9th August 2024 to 31st October 2024. The awarded contract is valued at a maximum of £130,000 and aims to integrate critical food holding equipment needed for school meal services in Northern Ireland. The procurement method employed was selective, achieved through an open procurement process initiated in 2023, adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 2nd August 2024, with the award being active from 9th August 2024 and published on 9th September 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering equipment. The framework's selective nature ensures that the chosen suppliers, like Stephens Catering Equipment Co Ltd, have been vetted through a comprehensive competitive process, ensuring only high-quality service providers are considered. Businesses capable of delivering specialised catering equipment that meets the specific needs of educational institutions can greatly benefit from such frameworks. The linkage to the broader TUCO Framework also implies potential long-term engagement opportunities beyond this interim contract, fostering sustained business growth and continuity. SMEs with a focus on the catering equipment sector, particularly those experienced in working with public sector clients, would find this tender particularly advantageous. ## Notice This is a compliant award of a Call-Off Contract from the TUCO Framework for Light and Heavy Catering Equipment (CAT11064-TU). This short interim contract is valued to a maximum of PS130,000 however there is no guarantee of any level of spend. It will be used by EA only when required to ensure service continuity of school meals to children and young people until the wider EA contract is in place which is anticipated to be 1st November 2024 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/e08a89a2-82aa-434b-a658-ceef58f95352 | | 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 | 9 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 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 | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £130,000 | | 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 | BALLYMENA | | 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 - 9 Sep 2024 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e08a89a2-82aa-434b-a658-ceef58f95352 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e08a89a2-82aa-434b-a658-ceef58f95352 9th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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