--- title: "EDR 22-006 - Framework for The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032b7c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032b7c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032b7c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032b7c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY" published: "2025-02-12" --- # EDR 22-006 - Framework for The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032b7c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032b7c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032b7c.json) ## Summary The Education Authority of Northern Ireland (EA) has awarded the contract for the framework titled "EDR 22-006 - Framework for The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment." This framework covers the supply, installation, and delivery of outdoor educational play equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland. Categorised under the industry of playground equipment (CPV code 37535200), it primarily involves the procurement of goods. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 30 December 2022 with a contract period lasting 1440 days. The agreement was reached following a competitive tender process, and the framework encompasses various lots such as fixed outdoor playground equipment, outdoor fitness equipment, and bespoke outdoor structures among others. This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the playground equipment and construction sectors. Companies such as Play Leisure Services Ltd, KOMPAN Scotland Limited, and Garden Escapes Ireland Ltd were selected, illustrating the scope for diverse suppliers to participate. The procurement initiative supports business growth by enabling SMEs to engage in large-scale educational projects and providing steady work over an extended period, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. Suppliers with expertise in manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of educational play structures stand to benefit significantly from this framework. ## Notice Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months. ### Lot Information Fixed Outdoor Playground Equipment Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland. Options: Up to and including 24 months Outdoor Fitness Equipment Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months. Options: Up to and including 24 months Bespoke Outdoor Educational Structures Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months. Options: Up to and including 24 months Polytunnels, Timber Sheds and Furniture, Greenhouses, Storage Containers and Cycle Shelters Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months. Options: Up to and including 24 months Provision for Inspections of Outdoor Equipment Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months. Options: Up to and including 24 months ### Procurement Information The purpose of this VEAT notice is to inform the market that the EA intends to increase the awarded value of this Framework Agreement by 50%. The need for this modification has arisen from additional funding being made available to schools by the Department of Education for curriculum led capital projects with a focus on outdoor learning. This is the first modification to this Framework Agreement. The modification is proposed in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (c) and meets all of the following conditions: (i) the need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen; (ii) the modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract; (iii) any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004658-2025 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | 17 May 2022 | | Award date | 30 Dec 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,999,363 | | Lots value | £3,999,362 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £9,998,408 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY | | Additional buyers | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT1 2NQ | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0F Mid and East Antrim | | Local authority | Mid and East Antrim | | Electoral ward | Ballee and Harryville | | Westminster constituency | North Antrim | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland, TLN06 Belfast | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 15 | | Supplier names | ALLPLAY IRELAND; BALLYCASTLE CLIMBING FRAMES NI; CREATIVE ACTIVITY; GARDEN ESCAPES IRELAND; GREYSTONE JOINERY CONSTRUCTION; HAFFEY SPORTS GROUNDS; HAWTHORN HEIGHTS; KOMPAN SCOTLAND; LARS PLAY; MAURICE FLYNN SONS; MORRIS POLYTHENE GREENHOUSES; O'ROURKE PLAYSCAPES; PLAY AND LEISURE SERVICES; PLAY LEISURE SERVICES; PLAY SERVICES IRELAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 37440000 - Fitness equipments - 37535200 - Playground equipment - 43325000 - Park and playground equipment - 44212300 - Structures and parts ## Release History - 12 Feb 2025 at 09:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004658-2025 - 31 Jan 2025 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003348-2025 - 14 Sep 2022 at 13:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025806-2022 - 10 Aug 2022 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022063-2022 - 8 Apr 2022 at 08:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009441-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus - https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ - https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/ - https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ - 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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