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title: "Pre-Market Engagement Commercial Catering Equipment (Tableware, Front-, Back of House and Food Transport Equipment)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ecd4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2023-08-03"
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# Pre-Market Engagement Commercial Catering Equipment (Tableware, Front-, Back of House and Food Transport Equipment)

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ecd4

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## Summary

The Education Authority (EA) is undertaking pre-market engagement for Commercial Catering Equipment, such as Tableware, Front and Back of House, and Food Transport Equipment. Suppliers are required to contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire by Wednesday 9 August 2023 at 5pm. The deadline for engagement is strict, and interested suppliers need prior qualification via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform to participate in the subsequent competitions.

This tender process by the Education Authority (EA) presents an opportunity for suppliers of Catering Equipment to engage in potential business contracts. Companies specializing in General Tableware Items, Front of House Equipment, Back of House Equipment, and Kitchen Trolleys are well-suited to compete. The pre-market engagement phase emphasises the importance of timely responses and compliance with qualification requirements for successful participation in the upcoming bidding processes.

## Notice

CAT-23-001-004, CAT-23-001-005, CAT-23-001-006 and CAT-23-001-007 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with Commercial Catering Equipment such as Tableware, Front and Back of House and Food Transport Equipment. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for completion by Wednesday 9 August 2023 at 5pm. This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise. Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.

### Lot Information

General Tableware Items

CAT-23-001-004 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with General Tableware Items such as Plastic Tableware, Stainless Steel Cutlery, Jugs and Measures. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for return on or before 5pm on Wednesday 9 August 2023. This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise. Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.

General Front of House Equipment and Water Boiling Equipment

CAT-23-001-005 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with General Front of House Equipment and Water Boiling Equipment such as Beverage Equipment, Trays, Miscellaneous Items, Kettles, Manual and Automatic Fill Water Boilers. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for return on or before 5pm on Wednesday 9 August 2023. This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise. Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.

General Back of House Equipment, Cooking Pans, Ovenware, Bakeware, Baking Equipment, Gastronorm Containers, Food Storage & Miscellaneous Items

CAT-23-001-006 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with General Back of House Equipment, Cooking Pans, Ovenware, Bakeware, Baking Equipment, Gastronorm Containers, Food Storage and Miscellaneous Items. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for return on or before 5pm on Wednesday 9 August 2023. This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise. Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.

Kitchen Trolleys and Insulated Cool Bags and Accessories

CAT-23-001-007 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with Kitchen Trolleys and Insulated Cool Bags and Accessories. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for return on or before 5pm on Wednesday 9 August 2023. This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise. Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022629-2023 |
| 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 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT61 9AX |
| 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 | The Mall |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39310000 - Catering equipment

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2023 at 14:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022629-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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