--- title: "Pre-Market Engagement - Framework for Outdoor Educational Equipment and Structures for Schools across Northern Ireland" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032c6e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032c6e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032c6e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032c6e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI" published: "2022-04-12" --- # Pre-Market Engagement - Framework for Outdoor Educational Equipment and Structures for Schools across Northern Ireland Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032c6e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032c6e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032c6e.json) ## Summary The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently engaging in a pre-market consultation for a Framework Agreement concerning the provision of Outdoor Educational Equipment and Structures for schools across Northern Ireland. This process involves the design, supply, delivery, and installation of park and playground equipment, with an estimated value of £2.5 million. Interested suppliers are required to complete a questionnaire by 3pm on Wednesday, 20th April 2022, to express their interest and provide insights that will assist EANI in shaping the upcoming procurement exercise. The procurement is classified under the 'goods' category and follows an open procedure, paving the way for a competitive bidding environment once the tender is fully launched. This engagement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in outdoor play equipment, design, and maintenance services to expand their market reach in the education sector. Companies that manufacture, supply, or service playground installations would particularly benefit. By participating in this pre-market engagement, businesses can showcase their offerings and align their capabilities with the anticipated needs of EANI, thereby positioning themselves favourably for future procurement opportunities within this framework agreement. ## Notice ** This is not a tender exercise by the Education Authority**. Interested participants should complete the questionnaire provided in the CfT documents and return via the eTendersNI messaging function. Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment which may include the design, supply, delivery and installation of such equipment. The Framework may also cover post installation inspection, annual inspections and on-going maintenance and repairs to equipment where appropriate. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process. Suppliers who wish to participate in the market engagement exercise should complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire. Further information including the questionnaire can be downloaded from CfT Documents. The questionnaire must be completed and returned via the Messaging function no later than 3pm on Wednesday 20th April 2022. There are no formal tender documents to be completed other than the questionnaire. Any information gathered will NOT be considered in any future tender evaluation exercise. Participation or non-participation in this pre-procurement market engagement shall not prevent any supplier/provider participating in a potential procurement process nor is it intended that any information supplied shall place any supplier/provider at an advantage in any forthcoming procurement process. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and there is no commitment, at this stage to carrying out such a process. ### Lot Information Lot 1 ** This is not a tender exercise by the Education Authority**. Interested participants should complete the questionnaire provided in the CfT documents and return via the eTendersNI messaging function. Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment which may include the design, supply, delivery and installation of such equipment. The Framework may also cover post installation inspection, annual inspections and on-going maintenance and repairs to equipment where appropriate. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process. Suppliers who wish to participate in the market engagement exercise should complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire. Further information including the questionnaire can be downloaded from CfT Documents. The questionnaire must be completed and returned via the Messaging function no later than 3pm on Wednesday 20th April 2022. There are no formal tender documents to be completed other than the questionnaire. Any information gathered will NOT be considered in any future tender evaluation exercise. Participation or non-participation in this pre-procurement market engagement shall not prevent any supplier/provider participating in a potential procurement process nor is it intended that any information supplied shall place any supplier/provider at an advantage in any forthcoming procurement process. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and there is no commitment, at this stage to carrying out such a process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009681-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | Lots value | £2,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Duncairn | | Westminster constituency | Belfast North | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 37535200 - Playground equipment - 37535210 - Playground swings - 37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus - 37535230 - Playground merry go rounds - 37535240 - Playground slides - 37535250 - Playground see saws - 37535260 - Playground tunnels - 43325000 - Park and playground equipment - 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment ## Release History - 12 Apr 2022 at 08:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009681-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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