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title: "CAT-23-001 Catering Equipment Dynamic Purchasing System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c275"
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published: "2024-08-30"
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# CAT-23-001 Catering Equipment Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c275

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## Summary

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland (EA) has recently issued updates regarding the CAT-23-001 Catering Equipment Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS, originally established to last for ten years, aimed to supply and deliver various categories of catering equipment. However, the EA has announced the termination of this DPS effective 30 August 2024. Additionally, several specific contracts under the DPS, such as those for Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Kitchen Trolleys, and General Front House Equipment, among others, have been awarded and are detailed for products within Northern Ireland. The awarded contracts include a mix of framework agreements and specific procurements across different lots, primarily falling under the goods procurement category. Suppliers like Stephens Catering Equipment Co Ltd, Alliance Disposables Ireland Limited, and AJ Stuart Co Ltd have been involved in these awards.

This tender creates several opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in commercial and heavy-duty catering equipment. Businesses providing items like Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandise Display Units, and Food Transport Equipment can tap into the robust demand from EA and associated educational bodies. For companies accustomed to the procurement procedures under open and restrictive methods, this presents an opportunity to align with long-term contractual engagements and leverage the provision of essential services across educational institutions in Northern Ireland. Suppliers capable of delivering high-quality catering goods and equipment, and those able to meet dynamic and varying demands, are well-positioned to benefit from these procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Education Authority are seeking to appoint supplier(s) to a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply and delivery of Catering Equipment. This DPS will eventually encompass all Commercial/Heavy and Light equipment required by the EA Catering Service and the permitted users named. Further competitions will be run from the established DPS under 9 distinct lot categories. The DPS will be for an initial period of 10 years, from the date of establishment unless otherwise terminated.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Cooking Equipment

The award of a framework agreement by Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union, in respect of the provision of Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandiser Display Units and Modular Counter Units for EANI CAT-21-001-001 as further described in OJEU Contract Notice.

Options: The option to extend for one further period of up to 12 months as per Commercial Conditions of Contract.

Lot 2 - Refrigeration Equipment

The Education Authority are seeking to appoint supplier(s) to a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply and delivery of Catering Equipment. This DPS will eventually encompass all Commercial/Heavy and Light equipment required by the EA Catering Service and the permitted users named. Further competitions will be run from the established DPS under 9 distinct lot categories. The DPS will be for an initial period of 10 years, from the date of establishment unless otherwise terminated. Additional information: This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the DPS these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place.. . 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 Controlled Youth Centres. . https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI . https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . 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).

Lot 3 - Food Preparation Equipment

The Education Authority are seeking to appoint supplier(s) to a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply and delivery of Catering Equipment. This DPS will eventually encompass all Commercial/Heavy and Light equipment required by the EA Catering Service and the permitted users named. Further competitions will be run from the established DPS under 9 distinct lot categories. The DPS will be for an initial period of 10 years, from the date of establishment unless otherwise terminated. Additional information: This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the DPS these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place.. . 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 Controlled Youth Centres. . https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI . https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . 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).

Lot 4 - Warewashing Equipment

The Education Authority are seeking to appoint supplier(s) to a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply and delivery of Catering Equipment. This DPS will eventually encompass all Commercial/Heavy and Light equipment required by the EA Catering Service and the permitted users named. Further competitions will be run from the established DPS under 9 distinct lot categories. The DPS will be for an initial period of 10 years, from the date of establishment unless otherwise terminated. Additional information: This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the DPS these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place.. . 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 Controlled Youth Centres. . https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI . https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . 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).

Lot 5 - Service Counters and Food Display Equipment

The Education Authority are seeking to appoint supplier(s) to a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply and delivery of Catering Equipment. This DPS will eventually encompass all Commercial/Heavy and Light equipment required by the EA Catering Service and the permitted users named. Further competitions will be run from the established DPS under 9 distinct lot categories. The DPS will be for an initial period of 10 years, from the date of establishment unless otherwise terminated. Additional information: This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the DPS these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place.. . 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 Controlled Youth Centres. . https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI . https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . 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).

Lot 6 - Tableware

The Education Authority are seeking to appoint supplier(s) to a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply and delivery of Catering Equipment. This DPS will eventually encompass all Commercial/Heavy and Light equipment required by the EA Catering Service and the permitted users named. Further competitions will be run from the established DPS under 9 distinct lot categories. The DPS will be for an initial period of 10 years, from the date of establishment unless otherwise terminated. Additional information: This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the DPS these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place.. . 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 Controlled Youth Centres. . https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI . https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . 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).

Lot 7 - Front of House Equipment

The Education Authority are seeking to appoint supplier(s) to a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply and delivery of Catering Equipment. This DPS will eventually encompass all Commercial/Heavy and Light equipment required by the EA Catering Service and the permitted users named. Further competitions will be run from the established DPS under 9 distinct lot categories. The DPS will be for an initial period of 10 years, from the date of establishment unless otherwise terminated. Additional information: This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the DPS these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place.. . 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 Controlled Youth Centres. . https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI . https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . 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).

Lot 8 - Back of House Equipment

The Education Authority are seeking to appoint supplier(s) to a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply and delivery of Catering Equipment. This DPS will eventually encompass all Commercial/Heavy and Light equipment required by the EA Catering Service and the permitted users named. Further competitions will be run from the established DPS under 9 distinct lot categories. The DPS will be for an initial period of 10 years, from the date of establishment unless otherwise terminated. Additional information: This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the DPS these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place.. . 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 Controlled Youth Centres. . https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI . https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . 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).

Lot 9 - Food Transport

The Education Authority are seeking to appoint supplier(s) to a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply and delivery of Catering Equipment. This DPS will eventually encompass all Commercial/Heavy and Light equipment required by the EA Catering Service and the permitted users named. Further competitions will be run from the established DPS under 9 distinct lot categories. The DPS will be for an initial period of 10 years, from the date of establishment unless otherwise terminated. Additional information: This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the DPS these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place.. . 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 Controlled Youth Centres. . https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI . https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . 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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027825-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2033 |
| Future notice date | 17 May 2023 |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,540,514 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Additional buyers | EDUCATION AUTHORITY; THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | A J STUART; ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES IRELAND; GALGORM HYGIENE; STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39310000 - Catering equipment

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2024 at 16:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027825-2024
- 20 May 2024 at 16:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015905-2024
- 25 Jan 2024 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002527-2024
- 25 Jan 2024 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002526-2024
- 25 Jan 2024 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002525-2024
- 25 Jan 2024 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002524-2024
- 25 Jan 2024 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002523-2024
- 25 Jan 2024 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002522-2024
- 25 Jan 2024 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002521-2024
- 31 May 2023 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015449-2023
- 21 Apr 2023 at 07:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011417-2023

## 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
- https://www.stephenscateringequipment.com/

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