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title: "FAE-23-003 LIBRARY FURNITURE, SHELVING AND ACCESSORIES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040db7"
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# FAE-23-003 LIBRARY FURNITURE, SHELVING AND ACCESSORIES

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040db7

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## Summary

The Education Authority (EA) in Northern Ireland has issued a tender for a Framework Agreement titled "FAE-23-003 LIBRARY FURNITURE, SHELVING AND ACCESSORIES". This procurement is in the goods category and involves the supply and delivery of library furniture, shelving, and accessories to schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a 4-year period. The tender has been completed, with individual lots specifying different items within the framework agreement.

This opportunity can benefit businesses specializing in library furniture and related accessories. Companies providing such products are invited to compete for the different lots within the framework agreement. The Education Authority in Northern Ireland is seeking suppliers for various items related to library furnishings, presenting a chance for business growth and collaboration within the education sector in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of LIBRARY FURNITURE, SHELVING AND ACCESSORIES to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Library Furniture

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of LIBRARY FURNITURE, SHELVING AND ACCESSORIES to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. Additional information: This Framework Agreement 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 Framework Agreement these bodies may wish to use the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This Framework Agreement is not intended to replace any current Contracts/Framework Agreements that participating or non-participating educational bodies may already have in place.https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plusPrimary 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-collegesFurther Education Colleges in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NIhttps://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/Independent School in NILibraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/EA Teachers' and Educational CentresCouncil for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CCEA Armagh Observatory and PlanetariumMiddletown Centre for AutismControlled Schools Support Council CSSCNorthern Ireland Council for Integrated Education NICIE.

Lot 2 - Library Shelving

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of LIBRARY FURNITURE, SHELVING AND ACCESSORIES to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. Additional information: This Framework Agreement 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 Framework Agreement these bodies may wish to use the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This Framework Agreement is not intended to replace any current Contracts/Framework Agreements that participating or non-participating educational bodies may already have in place.https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plusPrimary 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-collegesFurther Education Colleges in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NIhttps://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/Independent School in NILibraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/EA Teachers' and Educational CentresCouncil for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CCEA Armagh Observatory and PlanetariumMiddletown Centre for AutismControlled Schools Support Council CSSCNorthern Ireland Council for Integrated Education NICIE.

Lot 3 - Library Accessories

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of LIBRARY FURNITURE, SHELVING AND ACCESSORIES to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. Additional information: This Framework Agreement 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 Framework Agreement these bodies may wish to use the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This Framework Agreement is not intended to replace any current Contracts/Framework Agreements that participating or non-participating educational bodies may already have in place.https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plusPrimary 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-collegesFurther Education Colleges in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NIhttps://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/Independent School in NILibraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/EA Teachers' and Educational CentresCouncil for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CCEA Armagh Observatory and PlanetariumMiddletown Centre for AutismControlled Schools Support Council CSSCNorthern 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/031028-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,417,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BALLYMENA |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT42 2HS |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | CREATIVE ACTIVITY; JOSEPH FLANAGAN AND SON; LEARNING SPACE BELFAST; MOFFETT AND SONS LTD T/A BALMORAL FURNITURE; STORAGE SYSTEMS; WF EDUCATION GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 33192000 - Medical furniture
- 39100000 - Furniture
- 39131000 - Office shelving
- 39155000 - Library furniture
- 39155100 - Library equipment
- 39160000 - School furniture

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2023 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031028-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plusPrimary
- https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/
- https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/Independent
- https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/
- https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/EA
- https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/
- https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/Grant
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-collegesFurther

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