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title: "Pre Market Engagement for Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ae17"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI"
published: "2023-03-03"
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# Pre Market Engagement for Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ae17

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## Summary

The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is preparing to initiate a procurement process for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products in Northern Ireland. The tender, titled "Pre Market Engagement for Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products," falls under the "goods" category. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with a planned future notice date of 31st March 2023. Suppliers interested in participating should complete a pre-market engagement questionnaire by 20th March 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for suppliers of products such as fertilisers, herbicides, and road markings. Businesses involved in the supply and delivery of grounds maintenance products, especially those with experience in the chemical and fertiliser minerals industry, would be well-suited to compete in this framework. Suppliers should engage with EANI to establish market interest and gather valuable information for the retendering process.

## Notice

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a contract for Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout Northern Ireland. 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 Monday, 20 March 2023. 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 - Granular Fertiliser - Spring/Summer High Nitrogen

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout Northern Ireland. The purpose of this PIN is 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. It is envisaged that the products on the Framework will be split into 16 lots. This Lot will be evaluated and awarded individually. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change. All future tender documentation will be made available via https://etendersni.gov.uk and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to the tender documentation when the tender is published.. Please note any estimated framework values contained within this PIN notice are subject to change and will be published in the future contract notice. The estimated range value for this Framework is PS200,000 with the upper estimated Framework value i.e. PS500,000 for contingency purposes. This upper limit also includes the provision for Voluntary Grammar Schools and other Public Bodies who may avail of this Framework. Please note, there is no guarantee of the volume required during the framework or to the exact value of orders over the Framework Period.

Lot 2 - Granular Fertiliser - Autumn/Winter

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout Northern Ireland. The purpose of this PIN is 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. It is envisaged that the products on the Framework will be split into 16 lots. This Lot will be evaluated and awarded individually. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change. All future tender documentation will be made available via https://etendersni.gov.uk and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to the tender documentation when the tender is published.. Please note any estimated framework values contained within this PIN notice are subject to change and will be published in the future contract notice. The estimated range value for this Framework is PS200,000 with the upper estimated Framework value i.e. PS500,000 for contingency purposes. This upper limit also includes the provision for Voluntary Grammar Schools and other Public Bodies who may avail of this Framework. Please note, there is no guarantee of the volume required during the framework or to the exact value of orders over the Framework Period.

Lot 3 - Granular Fertiliser - Spring/Summer, With Selective Weedkiller.

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout Northern Ireland. The purpose of this PIN is 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. It is envisaged that the products on the Framework will be split into 16 lots. This Lot will be evaluated and awarded individually. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change. All future tender documentation will be made available via https://etendersni.gov.uk and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to the tender documentation when the tender is published.. Please note any estimated framework values contained within this PIN notice are subject to change and will be published in the future contract notice. The estimated range value for this Framework is PS200,000 with the upper estimated Framework value i.e. PS500,000 for contingency purposes. This upper limit also includes the provision for Voluntary Grammar Schools and other Public Bodies who may avail of this Framework. Please note, there is no guarantee of the volume required during the framework or to the exact value of orders over the Framework Period.

Lot 4 - Granular Fertiliser - Controlled Slow Release, Spring/Summer

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout Northern Ireland. The purpose of this PIN is 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. It is envisaged that the products on the Framework will be split into 16 lots. This Lot will be evaluated and awarded individually. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change. All future tender documentation will be made available via https://etendersni.gov.uk and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to the tender documentation when the tender is published.. Please note any estimated framework values contained within this PIN notice are subject to change and will be published in the future contract notice. The estimated range value for this Framework is PS200,000 with the upper estimated Framework value i.e. PS500,000 for contingency purposes. This upper limit also includes the provision for Voluntary Grammar Schools and other Public Bodies who may avail of this Framework. Please note, there is no guarantee of the volume required during the framework or to the exact value of orders over the Framework Period.

Lot 5 - Weedkiller - glyphosate 360g/L

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout Northern Ireland. The purpose of this PIN is 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. It is envisaged that the products on the Framework will be split into 16 lots. This Lot will be evaluated and awarded individually. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change. All future tender documentation will be made available via https://etendersni.gov.uk and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to the tender documentation when the tender is published.. Please note any estimated framework values contained within this PIN notice are subject to change and will be published in the future contract notice. The estimated range value for this Framework is PS200,000 with the upper estimated Framework value i.e. PS500,000 for contingency purposes. This upper limit also includes the provision for Voluntary Grammar Schools and other Public Bodies who may avail of this Framework. Please note, there is no guarantee of the volume required during the framework or to the exact value of orders over the Framework Period.

Lot 6 - Weedkiller - glyphosate 480g/L

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout Northern Ireland. The purpose of this PIN is 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. It is envisaged that the products on the Framework will be split into 16 lots. This Lot will be evaluated and awarded individually. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change. All future tender documentation will be made available via https://etendersni.gov.uk and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to the tender documentation when the tender is published.. Please note any estimated framework values contained within this PIN notice are subject to change and will be published in the future contract notice. The estimated range value for this Framework is PS200,000 with the upper estimated Framework value i.e. PS500,000 for contingency purposes. This upper limit also includes the provision for Voluntary Grammar Schools and other Public Bodies who may avail of this Framework. Please note, there is no guarantee of the volume required during the framework or to the exact value of orders over the Framework Period.

Lot 7 - Weedkiller, no mix, atomised

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout Northern Ireland. The purpose of this PIN is 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. It is envisaged that the products on the Framework will be split into 16 lots. This Lot will be evaluated and awarded individually. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change. All future tender documentation will be made available via https://etendersni.gov.uk and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to the tender documentation when the tender is published.. Please note any estimated framework values contained within this PIN notice are subject to change and will be published in the future contract notice. The estimated range value for this Framework is PS200,000 with the upper estimated Framework value i.e. PS500,000 for contingency purposes. This upper limit also includes the provision for Voluntary Grammar Schools and other Public Bodies who may avail of this Framework. Please note, there is no guarantee of the volume required during the framework or to the exact value of orders over the Framework Period.

Lot 8 - Ferrous Sulphate - In Moisture Resistant Bag, 25kg

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout Northern Ireland. The purpose of this PIN is 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. It is envisaged that the products on the Framework will be split into 16 lots. This Lot will be evaluated and awarded individually. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change. All future tender documentation will be made available via https://etendersni.gov.uk and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to the tender documentation when the tender is published.. Please note any estimated framework values contained within this PIN notice are subject to change and will be published in the future contract notice. The estimated range value for this Framework is PS200,000 with the upper estimated Framework value i.e. PS500,000 for contingency purposes. This upper limit also includes the provision for Voluntary Grammar Schools and other Public Bodies who may avail of this Framework. Please note, there is no guarantee of the volume required during the framework or to the exact value of orders over the Framework Period.

Lot 9 - White Line Marking Liquid - Concentrate

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout Northern Ireland. The purpose of this PIN is 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. It is envisaged that the products on the Framework will be split into 16 lots. This Lot will be evaluated and awarded individually. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change. All future tender documentation will be made available via https://etendersni.gov.uk and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to the tender documentation when the tender is published.. Please note any estimated framework values contained within this PIN notice are subject to change and will be published in the future contract notice. The estimated range value for this Framework is PS200,000 with the upper estimated Framework value i.e. PS500,000 for contingency purposes. This upper limit also includes the provision for Voluntary Grammar Schools and other Public Bodies who may avail of this Framework. Please note, there is no guarantee of the volume required during the framework or to the exact value of orders over the Framework Period.

Lot 10 - Permanent Road Line Aerosol - Traffic Grade. Longevity 18-24 Months. 750ml - Various Colours

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout Northern Ireland. The purpose of this PIN is 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. It is envisaged that the products on the Framework will be split into 16 lots. This Lot will be evaluated and awarded individually. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change. All future tender documentation will be made available via https://etendersni.gov.uk and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to the tender documentation when the tender is published.. Please note any estimated framework values contained within this PIN notice are subject to change and will be published in the future contract notice. The estimated range value for this Framework is PS200,000 with the upper estimated Framework value i.e. PS500,000 for contingency purposes. This upper limit also includes the provision for Voluntary Grammar Schools and other Public Bodies who may avail of this Framework. Please note, there is no guarantee of the volume required during the framework or to the exact value of orders over the Framework Period.

Lot 11 - White Line Marking Liquid - Ready mix/Ready to use

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout Northern Ireland. The purpose of this PIN is 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. It is envisaged that the products on the Framework will be split into 16 lots. This Lot will be evaluated and awarded individually. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change. All future tender documentation will be made available via https://etendersni.gov.uk and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to the tender documentation when the tender is published.. Please note any estimated framework values contained within this PIN notice are subject to change and will be published in the future contract notice. The estimated range value for this Framework is PS200,000 with the upper estimated Framework value i.e. PS500,000 for contingency purposes. This upper limit also includes the provision for Voluntary Grammar Schools and other Public Bodies who may avail of this Framework. Please note, there is no guarantee of the volume required during the framework or to the exact value of orders over the Framework Period.

Lot 12 - Dilutable Fungicide

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout Northern Ireland. The purpose of this PIN is 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. It is envisaged that the products on the Framework will be split into 16 lots. This Lot will be evaluated and awarded individually. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change. All future tender documentation will be made available via https://etendersni.gov.uk and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to the tender documentation when the tender is published.. Please note any estimated framework values contained within this PIN notice are subject to change and will be published in the future contract notice. The estimated range value for this Framework is PS200,000 with the upper estimated Framework value i.e. PS500,000 for contingency purposes. This upper limit also includes the provision for Voluntary Grammar Schools and other Public Bodies who may avail of this Framework. Please note, there is no guarantee of the volume required during the framework or to the exact value of orders over the Framework Period.

Lot 13 - White Rock Salt, 25kg bag, delivered.

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout Northern Ireland. The purpose of this PIN is 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. It is envisaged that the products on the Framework will be split into 16 lots. This Lot will be evaluated and awarded individually. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change. All future tender documentation will be made available via https://etendersni.gov.uk and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to the tender documentation when the tender is published.. Please note any estimated framework values contained within this PIN notice are subject to change and will be published in the future contract notice. The estimated range value for this Framework is PS200,000 with the upper estimated Framework value i.e. PS500,000 for contingency purposes. This upper limit also includes the provision for Voluntary Grammar Schools and other Public Bodies who may avail of this Framework. Please note, there is no guarantee of the volume required during the framework or to the exact value of orders over the Framework Period.

Lot 14 - White Rock Salt, 25kg bag, collected

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout Northern Ireland. The purpose of this PIN is 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. It is envisaged that the products on the Framework will be split into 16 lots. This Lot will be evaluated and awarded individually. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change. All future tender documentation will be made available via https://etendersni.gov.uk and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to the tender documentation when the tender is published.. Please note any estimated framework values contained within this PIN notice are subject to change and will be published in the future contract notice. The estimated range value for this Framework is PS200,000 with the upper estimated Framework value i.e. PS500,000 for contingency purposes. This upper limit also includes the provision for Voluntary Grammar Schools and other Public Bodies who may avail of this Framework. Please note, there is no guarantee of the volume required during the framework or to the exact value of orders over the Framework Period.

Lot 15 - White Rock Salt, loose, per tonne bag, delivered

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout Northern Ireland. The purpose of this PIN is 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. It is envisaged that the products on the Framework will be split into 16 lots. This Lot will be evaluated and awarded individually. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change. All future tender documentation will be made available via https://etendersni.gov.uk and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to the tender documentation when the tender is published.. Please note any estimated framework values contained within this PIN notice are subject to change and will be published in the future contract notice. The estimated range value for this Framework is PS200,000 with the upper estimated Framework value i.e. PS500,000 for contingency purposes. This upper limit also includes the provision for Voluntary Grammar Schools and other Public Bodies who may avail of this Framework. Please note, there is no guarantee of the volume required during the framework or to the exact value of orders over the Framework Period.

Lot 16 - White Rock Salt, loose, per tonne bag, collected

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout Northern Ireland. The purpose of this PIN is 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. It is envisaged that the products on the Framework will be split into 16 lots. This Lot will be evaluated and awarded individually. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change. All future tender documentation will be made available via https://etendersni.gov.uk and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to the tender documentation when the tender is published.. Please note any estimated framework values contained within this PIN notice are subject to change and will be published in the future contract notice. The estimated range value for this Framework is PS200,000 with the upper estimated Framework value i.e. PS500,000 for contingency purposes. This upper limit also includes the provision for Voluntary Grammar Schools and other Public Bodies who may avail of this Framework. Please note, there is no guarantee of the volume required during the framework or to the exact value of orders over the Framework Period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006341-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 24 - Chemical products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 14300000 - Chemical and fertiliser minerals
- 14410000 - Rock salt
- 24313120 - Sulphates
- 24313122 - Ferric sulphate
- 24440000 - Miscellaneous fertilisers
- 24453000 - Herbicides
- 24457000 - Fungicides
- 34922100 - Road markings

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2023 at 15:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006341-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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