---
title: "CAT-20-006 Commercial Catering, Cooking and Holding Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a3ac"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-04-08"
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# CAT-20-006 Commercial Catering, Cooking and Holding Equipment

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a3ac

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## Summary

The Education Authority is initiating a tender for the provision of Commercial Catering, Cooking and Holding Equipment, specifically targeting items such as Boiling Pans, Bain Maries, and Heated Trolleys. This procurement falls under the goods category with a primary classification of CPV code 42341000, relating to commercial ovens. The main engagement event is scheduled for 27 and 28 April 2021, during which interested suppliers can discuss the requirements directly with the Authority. Suppliers must register by 12 noon on 23 April 2021 to secure their participation in this pre-market engagement, which is essential for understanding the needs for the upcoming tender documentation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering equipment and related goods. Companies that manufacture, supply, or distribute commercial cooking and holding devices would be particularly well-placed to take advantage of this procurement process. Participation in the upcoming pre-market engagement meeting will provide valuable insights into the Authority's requirements, fostering potential partnerships and enabling businesses to tailor their offerings to meet the needs expressed by the Education Authority across Northern Ireland's school meals kitchens.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007227-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42341000 - Commercial ovens

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 11:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007227-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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