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title: "CAT-20-006 Commercial Catering, Cooking and Holding Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a287"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-04-02"
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# CAT-20-006 Commercial Catering, Cooking and Holding Equipment

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a287

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## Summary

The Education Authority is planning a procurement process titled "CAT-20-006 Commercial Catering, Cooking and Holding Equipment" aimed at establishing a framework for the supply and delivery of various catering equipment to school kitchens across Northern Ireland. This procurement is categorised under goods, specifically commercial ovens, and is currently in the planning stage. Interested suppliers should note that a pre-market engagement meeting is scheduled for 13/14 April 2021, with an email RSVP deadline of 09 April 2021. The estimated publication date for tender documentation is subject to change, with future notices expected around 21 May 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of commercial catering equipment, particularly those offering boiling pans, bain maries, and food transport solutions. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or distributing such products will be well positioned to compete. Engaging in the pre-market meetings could provide valuable insights into the Education Authority's specific requirements, enhancing the chances of successful bids when the tender is formally launched.

## Notice

The Education Authority wishes to establish a framework for Commercial Catering, Cooking and Holding Equipment (namely Boiling Pans, Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Heated Trolleys, Hot and Cold Food Display Units and Food Transport Equipment) for supply and delivery to School Meals Kitchens throughout Northern Ireland. EA wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future items which will assist the tender panel with the development of the tender documentation. This will ensure existing and future requirements are met and will also provide procurement awareness for suppliers regarding EA's requirements for the purchase of these items.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority wishes to establish a framework for Commercial Catering, Cooking and Holding Equipment (namely Boiling Pans, Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Heated Trolleys, Hot and Cold Food Display Units and Food Transport Equipment) for supply and delivery to School Meals Kitchens throughout Northern Ireland. Additional information: The estimated date of publication at II.3 is subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006934-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 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 |
| Locality | ARMAGH |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT61 9AX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Electoral ward | The Mall |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39711360 - Ovens
- 39711361 - Electric ovens
- 42214100 - Cooking ovens
- 42341000 - Commercial ovens
- 42942000 - Ovens and accessories

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2021 at 20:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006934-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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