--- title: "FMM-20-023 - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND GRASS CUTTING MACHINERY" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031b72" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031b72" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031b72.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031b72.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI" published: "2022-11-07" --- # FMM-20-023 - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND GRASS CUTTING MACHINERY Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031b72 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031b72) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031b72.json) ## Summary Education Authority Northern Ireland has awarded a tender for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Grounds Maintenance and Grass Cutting Machinery. This framework agreement covers various schools, libraries, and educational centres in Northern Ireland. The total value of the agreement is around £12,050,000 including VAT. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the status of the tender is active. The buyer and central purchasing body for this procurement is Education Authority NI based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The tender period ended on March 30, 2022, and a 10-day standstill period will be applied before the award of the framework. This tender opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specializing in grounds maintenance and agricultural machinery. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the gardening equipment sector would find this tender particularly relevant. The contract offers an option to extend for an additional period of 24 months, providing long-term business prospects. Businesses must adhere to the Social Considerations Schedule included in the contract documents to deliver measurable social value outcomes. Participation in this tender can support social inclusion, equal opportunities, and sustainability goals set by Education Authority NI, offering business growth opportunities while contributing to broader social objectives. ## Notice FMM-20-023 - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND GRASS CUTTING MACHINERY ### Lot Information Lot 1 FMM-20-023 - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND GRASS CUTTING MACHINERY. Additional information: Education Authority for Northern Ireland has awarded the following competition - a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Grounds Maintenance and Grass Cutting Machinery to locations throughout Northern Ireland. This framework Agreement will be established on behalf of EA, Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA,Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI both controlled and Catholic Maintained, school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and ControlledYouth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Further EducationColleges in NI. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. GrantControlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https:// www.nicie.org/parents/schoolfinder/. Independent School in NI . https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/.Libraries NI. https://. www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers' and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CCEA . Armagh Observatory and Planetarium. Middletown Centre for Autism. Controlled Schools Support Council CSSC. Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education NICIE. who may also use this Framework. . The value shown in II.2.6 is the highest value estimated in the following range: PS6,700,000 and PS10,050,000 excluding VAT and PS12,050,000 including VAT GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 2-year framework plus 2 further option extension periods and contingency for higher demand during the contract period, for all clients. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of products required under this Framework Agreement. Options: Option to extend for one further period of 24 months as detailed in document 1.FMM-20-023 Framework Agreement for Supplies Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of 24 months as detailed in document 1. FMM-20-023 Framework Agreement for Supplies ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031421-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Oct 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,050,000 | | Lots value | £12,050,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £10,050,000 | ## 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; COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT; LIBRARIES NI; MIDDLETOWN CENTRE FOR AUTISM | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT1 2NQ | | 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 | Navan | | Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | BRODERICK GRASS MACHINERY N.I.; CYRIL JOHNSTON; D A FORGIE; LAIRD GRASS MACHINERY; R D MECHANICAL SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 16 - Agricultural machinery - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 16000000 - Agricultural machinery - 16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation - 16160000 - Miscellaneous gardening equipment - 16310000 - Mowers - 16311000 - Lawnmowers - 16311100 - Lawn, park or sports-ground mowers - 16700000 - Tractors - 16710000 - Pedestrian-controlled agricultural tractors - 34390000 - Tractor accessories - 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment ## Release History - 7 Nov 2022 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031421-2022 - 25 Feb 2022 at 16:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005334-2022 ## Notice URLs - https:// - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus - https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/.Libraries - https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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