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title: "TRN-21-005 Vehicle Bodywork Repairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e775"
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# TRN-21-005 Vehicle Bodywork Repairs

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e775

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## Summary

The Education Authority is overseeing a procurement process titled "TRN-21-005 Vehicle Bodywork Repairs" under the services category of repair and maintenance. The initiative, located in region UKN, involves a framework agreement for vehicle bodywork repairs on a call-off basis for various incidents, effective from 2022-02-01 to 2026-01-31. The procurement has reached the award update and contract update stages as of 2024-12-19, following a legal basis under Directive 2014/24/EU. The total framework value stands at £855,000, having been increased from an initial £570,000 due to unforeseen demand. The participating suppliers include NU-TRACK LIMITED, LAKELAND RECOVERY SERVICE, and HOUSTON'S COACHWORKS LTD, with initial contracts signed on 2022-01-25.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle repair and maintenance services. SMEs like NU-TRACK LIMITED, LAKELAND RECOVERY SERVICE, and HOUSTON'S COACHWORKS LTD are already benefiting from this framework, highlighting the accessibility for smaller enterprises. The demand-led nature of this framework ensures regular business opportunities, ideal for companies with expertise in managing accident-related vehicle repairs. The procurement method is limited, focusing on effective partnerships without prior publication of a call for competition, thus ensuring a streamlined process for the selected suppliers. This initiative is perfect for businesses looking to secure steady work within Northern Ireland's vehicle maintenance sector.

## Notice

A Framework Agreement for Vehicle Bodywork Repairs. The requirement is on a call off as required basis for vehicles that have been damaged, either minor or major, as a result of an accident.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - North Eastern Area to include Antrim, Ballymena, Coleraine

A Framework Agreement for Vehicle Bodywork Repairs. The requirement is on a call off as required basis for vehicles that have been damaged, either minor or major, as a result of an accident.

Options: The initial term of the Framework is 2 years with the option to extend by two additional periods of up to 12 months each.

Lot 2 - Southern Area to include Armagh, Aughnacloy, Cookstown, Dungannon, Newry

To establish a Framework Agreement for Vehicle Bodywork Repairs. The requirement will be on a call off as required basis for vehicles that have been damaged, either minor or major, as a result of an accident.

Options: The initial term of the Framework is 2 years with the option to extend by two additional periods of up to 12 months each.

Lot 3 - Western Area to include Enniskillen, L'Derry, Omagh, Strabane

To establish a Framework Agreement for Vehicle Bodywork Repairs. The requirement will be on a call off as required basis for vehicles that have been damaged, either minor or major, as a result of an accident.

Options: The initial term of the Framework is 2 years with the option to extend by two additional periods of up to 12 months each.

Lot Lot 1 – North Eastern Area to include Antrim, Ballymena, Coleraine

A Framework Agreement for Vehicle Bodywork Repairs. The requirement is on a call off as required basis for vehicles that have been damaged, either minor or major, as a result of an accident.

Options: Option to extend for up to Two Additional Periods of up to Twelve Months Each

Lot Lot 2 – Southern Area to include Armagh, Aughnacloy, Cookstown, Dungannon, Newry

A Framework Agreement for Vehicle Bodywork Repairs. The requirement is on a call off as required basis for vehicles that have been damaged, either minor or major, as a result of an accident.

Options: Option to extend for up to Two Additional Periods of up to Twelve Months Each

Lot Lot 3 – Western Area to include Enniskillen, L’Derry, Omagh, Strabane

A Framework Agreement for Vehicle Bodywork Repairs. The requirement is on a call off as required basis for vehicles that have been damaged, either minor or major, as a result of an accident.

Options: Option to extend for up to Two Additional Periods of up to Twelve Months Each

### Procurement Information

This framework is not an award without prior notice. The Framework Agreement was awarded as set out in Find a Tender Notice 2021/S 000-024584 published on 29/11/2021 was entered into by EANI as per the published Contract Award Notice 2022/S 000-004869 published on 21/02/2024. (Framework Agreement). The Framework Agreement was initially for a value of PS570,000. This proposed modification value will increase the overall value of the framework to PS855,000 GBP and does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract. The modification is permitted by Regulation 72(1)(c) of The Public Contacts Regulations 2015. Namely, the following conditions have been fulfilled: (i) the need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen; Initial values were based upon historical spend however due to the ad hoc nature of this framework, and the increased incidents involving EA fleet, expenditure has been larger than previous projections. Modification to the framework is necessary to ensure ongoing service provision. The release of this additional spend for these services could not have been foreseen at time of tender and therefore not included in the original estimated Framework Agreement value. The framework is a demand led agreement, and the Authority could not have reasonable foreseen the increase on demand for these services. This service provision fluctuates significantly from month to month. (ii) The modification does not alter the overall nature of the framework; and (iii) Any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement. The awarded value of the original Framework Agreement was PS570,000 GBP. This modification of PS285,000 represents 50% of the original contract value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041024-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £570,000 |
| Lots value | £570,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,045,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Locality | ARMAGH |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT61 9AX |
| 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 | TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | HOUSTON'S COACHWORKS; LAKELAND RECOVERY SERVICE; NU-TRACK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services
- 50112110 - Body-repair services for vehicles

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 15:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041024-2024
- 6 Dec 2024 at 17:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039508-2024
- 6 Dec 2024 at 17:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039507-2024
- 21 Feb 2022 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004869-2022
- 28 Oct 2021 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027111-2021
- 4 Oct 2021 at 11:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024584-2021

## Notice URLs

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

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