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title: "Preliminary Market Consultation Document - Educational Play Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028ae4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI"
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# Preliminary Market Consultation Document - Educational Play Equipment

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028ae4

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## Summary

The Education Authority NI is preparing to initiate a re-tender procurement process for the supply, delivery, and installation of Educational Play Equipment, as the current Framework Agreement (Ref 70297) will expire on 31st December 2021. This preliminary market consultation aims to gather insights into the latest innovations in the industry, aiding the Education Authority in developing an efficient procurement process. Interested suppliers are invited to complete a questionnaire by 3pm on Friday, 29th January 2021, as part of this planning stage. The tender falls under the goods category, specifically within the goods classified as 'Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories'.

This upcoming procurement exercise presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational play equipment, including those supplying indoor and outdoor structures, safety inspections, and related services. Companies offering solutions such as climbing frames, educational toys, and inclusive play equipment will be well-placed to compete. By participating in this market consultation, suppliers can share their expertise and innovations, ultimately enhancing their chances of success in the formal procurement process set to follow.

## Notice

This is not a tender exercise by the Education Authority. The current Framework Agreement for Supply and Delivery of Educational Play Equipment (Ref 70297) is due to expire on the 31st December 2021, and as such the EA is currently preparing to initiate the re-tender procurement process. The purpose of this market consultation exercise is to gain an understanding of the latest developments and innovations in the provision of Educational Play Equipment and to assist the Education Authority (EA) in ensuring that the most efficient and effective methods for the supply, delivery and installation of Educational Play Equipment are undertaken and included in its forthcoming procurement exercise. Any information gathered through this market consultation exercise will inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process and will NOT be appraised in any future procurement exercise. Please note that participation or non-participation in this preliminary market consultation exercise shall not prevent any supplier participating in any potential procurement process, nor is it intended that any information supplied shall place any supplier at an advantage or disadvantage in any forthcoming procurement process. For the avoidance of doubt, this is the scoping phase of the project and is not part of a formal procurement process. EA would like to invite participation in the market consultation exercise, by interested suppliers completing the questionnaire in Appendix A. This questionnaire will be used to assist in gaining a better understanding of the feasibility of the requirements, the most appropriate procurement and operational approach, the capacity of the market to deliver the requirements and an opportunity for the market to highlight any possible risks or issues that may not have previously been considered. Any submission received in response to this exercise will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and the EA. All completed questionnaires must be returned via the Messaging function on eTendersNI no later than 3pm on Friday 29th January 2021.

### Lot Information

Educational Play Equipment

Outdoor Play Equipment will be defined as larger pieces of equipment that is fixed to the ground. Consideration is being given to this Lot including the supply, delivery, installation and annual safety inspection of new equipment and replacement items. Proposed Categories of Items within Scope of Lot 1 * Climbing Frames (Wooden / Metal / Plastic) * Treetop Towers * Balancing Trails * Trampolines * Swing Sets, * Slides / Cable Rides * See-Saws and Rockers * Spring-Based Play Equipment * Roundabouts * Playhouses * Outdoor Gym / Fitness Equipment * Electronic Play System * Garden Toys * Outdoor Furniture * Inclusive Play Equipment * Toddler Playground Equipment

Educational Play Equipment

Proposed Categories of Items within Scope of Lot 2 * Sand and Water Play Equipment - e.g. water / sand trays, mud kitchens, * Imaginative Role Play / Pretend Play Equipment- e.g. costumes, playhouse, shop, workbench, puppets etc. * Traditional Wooden Puzzles / Board games * Educational Toys and Games * Educational Classroom Materials * Ride and Scoot Toys * Sports and Fitness Equipment * Vehicles and Construction Toys * Sensory Equipment for Special Educational Needs e.g. lighting, audio, value boxes, balance and movement etc. * Educational Furniture * Educational Soft Play and Support Equipment e.g. Bean Bags, Mats etc. * Teacher Resource Packs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000910-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Locality | BALLYMENA |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT42 2HS |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0F Mid and East Antrim |
| Local authority | Mid and East Antrim |
| Electoral ward | Ballee and Harryville |
| Westminster constituency | North Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 22461000 - Catalogues
- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 37500000 - Games and toys; fairground amusements
- 37520000 - Toys
- 37524100 - Educational games
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 39293300 - Artificial grass
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 17:16 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000910-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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