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title: "Catering Light & Heavy Equipment Framework - Chilled & Heated Display Cabinets / Merchandisers for EA"
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# Catering Light & Heavy Equipment Framework - Chilled & Heated Display Cabinets / Merchandisers for EA

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc469127-3762-4f85-a32e-8dba7608bdb0

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## Summary

The Education Authority of Northern Ireland has recently completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the provision of Catering Light & Heavy Equipment, particularly Chilled & Heated Display Cabinets / Merchandisers. Governed by an award notice published on 12th September 2024, this framework agreement stems from an initial open procurement process compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The value of the interim contract is up to £250,000, covering the period from 28th August 2024 to 31st October 2024. The contract was awarded to Stephens Catering Equipment Co Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This initiative ensures the continuity of essential school meal services until a broader contract is established by 1st November 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in catering equipment, especially SMEs that can provide high-quality display cabinets and merchandisers. Companies with expertise in school catering services might find this procurement particularly beneficial for expanding their footprint within the educational sector. The selective procurement method operates on a call-off basis from an existing framework, suggesting that businesses already engaged in similar frameworks or those with a history of public sector engagement in Northern Ireland would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement explicitly indicates suitability for SMEs, amplifying opportunities for smaller businesses to secure and leverage government contracts for growth.

## 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 PS250,000 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/18154413-841f-4d4b-864a-81ebc61a550b |
| 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 | 17 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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/18154413-841f-4d4b-864a-81ebc61a550b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18154413-841f-4d4b-864a-81ebc61a550b
  12th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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