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title: "EDR 20-015 Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b373"
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# EDR 20-015 Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b373

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## Summary

The Education Authority NI has awarded the contract "EDR 20-015 Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies" for the supply and delivery of various science and technology equipment and supplies. The procurement is in the goods category and involves electronic components, laboratory glassware, furniture, and other related items. The contract period is from January 10, 2023, to August 31, 2024, with a total value of £1,320,000. The buying organisation is based in Belfast, UK, and the tender has entered the award stage as of January 9, 2023.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic components, laboratory supplies, and technology equipment. Companies that focus on the supply and delivery of science and technology products, especially those with experience in educational and laboratory settings, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Education Authority NI aims to enhance its science and technology resources through this contract, creating avenues for growth and collaboration within the industry.

## Notice

Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

### Lot Information

Laboratory Glassware

Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

Options: option to extend for up to 36 months

Renewal: This Framework Agreement is for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 36 months.

Laboratory Apparatus

Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

Options: option to extend for up to and including 36 months

Renewal: This Framework Agreement is for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 36 months.

Laboratory Furniture

: Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

Options: option to extend for up to and including 36 months

Renewal: This Framework Agreement is for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 36 months.

Chemicals

Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

Options: option to extend for up to and including 36 months

Renewal: This Framework Agreement is for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 36 months.

Animal / Plant Specimens

Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

Options: option to extend for up to and including 36 months

Renewal: This Framework Agreement is for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 36 months.

Laboratory PPE

Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

Options: option to extend for up to and including 36 months

Renewal: This Framework Agreement is for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 36 months.

Visual Aids and Displays

Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

Options: option to extend for up to and including 36 months

Renewal: This Framework Agreement is for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 36 months.

Electronic Equipment

Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

Options: option to extend for up to and including 36 months

Renewal: This Framework Agreement is for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 36 months.

Electrical Equipment

Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

Options: option to extend for up to and including 36 months

Renewal: This Framework Agreement is for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 36 months.

Fume Cupboards

Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

Options: option to extend for up to and including 36 months

Renewal: This Framework Agreement is for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 36 months.

### Procurement Information

The purpose of this VEAT notice is to inform and provide prior notice to the market that the Authority intends to modify its Framework Agreement (EDR 20-015) Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies. The requirement has arisen to modify the value of this Framework Agreement due to an unforeseen increase in demand for Science and Technology Supplies. The modification is proposed in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (c) and will comply with each of the following conditions pertaining to this regulation as outlined below: (i)the need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen i.e. additional spend resulting from an increase in practical lessons within schools. (ii)no aspect of the modification will alter the overall nature of the Framework Agreement with the only modification relating to value ensuring that the scope remains unaltered (iii) the increase in expenditure will not exceed 50% of the value of the original Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000487-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Additional buyers | ARMAGH OBSERVATORY; ARMAGH PLANETARIUM; CONTROLLED SCHOOLS SUPPORT COUNCIL CSSC; COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT; FE NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; LIBRARIES NI; MIDDLETOWN CENTRE FOR AUTISM; NI COUNCIL FOR INTEGRATED EDUCATION; NORTHERN IRELAND COUNCIL FOR INTEGRATED EDUCATION |
| Locality | BALLYMENA |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT42 2HS |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Windsor |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | CREATIVE ACTIVITY; DAVIDSON HARDY; DAVIDSON HARDY L.S; ECEP HAN NORTH AMERICA; FINDEL EDUCATION; INIVOS; OPM; PREMIER SCIENTIFIC; RAPID ELECTRONIC; RAPID ELECTRONICS; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES - SELECT EDUCATION; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES SELECT EDUCATION; WF EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED TIMSTAR; WF EDUCATION GROUP LTD TIMSTAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
- 31710000 - Electronic equipment
- 31711000 - Electronic supplies
- 31711100 - Electronic components
- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 39180000 - Laboratory furniture

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2023 at 10:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000487-2023
- 30 Dec 2022 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036726-2022
- 28 Sep 2021 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024035-2021
- 20 May 2021 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011265-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.creative-activity.co.uk
- http://www.dhlab.com
- http://www.ecephan.com
- http://www.edulab.com
- http://www.edulab.com/
- http://www.etendersni.gov.uk
- http://www.findel-education.co.uk
- http://www.opm-online.com
- http://www.opm-online.com/
- http://www.premierscientific.co.uk
- http://www.premierscientific.co.uk/
- http://www.rapidonline.com
- http://www.science2education.co.uk
- http://www.timstar.co.uk
- https://ecephan.com/
- https://edulab.com/
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://shop.wf-education.com/science/
- https://www.creative-activity.co.uk/
- https://www.dhlab.com/
- https://www.findel-education.co.uk/
- https://www.rapidonline.com/
- https://www.science2education.co.uk/

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