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title: "FAE-24-006 SCHOOL FURNITURE FOR EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0458dd"
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# FAE-24-006 SCHOOL FURNITURE FOR EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0458dd

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Education Authority (EA) has issued an invitation to tender for the supply and delivery of school furniture over a period of four years. The comprehensive procurement process, titled "FAE-24-006 SCHOOL FURNITURE FOR EDUCATION AUTHORITY," is designed to cover multiple categories of school furniture across various educational institutions in Northern Ireland. The tender, divided into five lots—Classroom Furniture, Furniture for School Dining Areas and Staff Canteens, Assembly Hall Chairs and Trolleys, Science Technology Furniture, and Design and Room Fit Outs—facilitates targeted procurement for different types of furniture needs. This invitation is part of the tender stage, with key deadlines including the submission end date moved to 10th October 2024. The procurement is categorised under CPV code 39100000 (Furniture) and covers a wide range of NI educational bodies, including primary and post-primary schools, further education colleges, and special educational institutions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in furniture manufacturing, particularly those with experience in the educational sector. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, durable furniture that meets the specific needs of different school environments are well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework allows participation from multiple suppliers, making it an attractive opportunity for both large-scale manufacturers and smaller enterprises specialising in niche furniture solutions. The open procedure procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, emphasising price competition. Businesses can leverage this contract to establish long-term relationships with the EA and expand their footprint within the Northern Ireland education sector. Ensuring compliance with requirements on Human Rights, Modern Slavery, and Supply Chain Resilience detailed in the tender documents will be crucial for successful bids.

## Notice

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of School Furniture to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. The tender is divided into 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Classroom Furniture, Lot 2 - Furniture for School Dining Areas and Staff Canteens, Lot 3 - Assembly Hall Chairs and Trolleys, Lot 4 - Science Technology Furniture and Lot 5 - Design and Room Fit Outs - Catalogues. 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 utilize 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 institutions may already have in place. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus 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 Centre's. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Further Education Colleges in NI, https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI, https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ Independent School in NI, Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers' and Educational Centre's, 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), Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP)

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Classroom Furniture

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of School Furniture to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. The tender is divided into 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Classroom Furniture, Lot 2 - Furniture for School Dining Areas and Staff Canteens, Lot 3 - Assembly Hall Chairs and Trolleys, Lot 4 - Science Technology Furniture and Lot 5 - Design and Room Fit Outs - Catalogues. 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 utilize 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 institutions may already have in place. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus 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 Centre's. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Further Education Colleges in NI, https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI, https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ Independent School in NI, Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers' and Educational Centre's, 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), Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP) Additional information: The value detailed under this lot is estimated. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume or value of products required under this lot. The EA reserves the right to reallocate any values between all lots under this Framework where required throughout the period of the Framework Agreement, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework value.

Lot 2 - Furniture for School Dining Areas and Staff Canteens

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of School Furniture to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. The tender is divided into 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Classroom Furniture, Lot 2 - Furniture for School Dining Areas and Staff Canteens, Lot 3 - Assembly Hall Chairs and Trolleys, Lot 4 - Science Technology Furniture and Lot 5 - Design and Room Fit Outs - Catalogues. 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 utilize 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 institutions may already have in place. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus 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 Centre's. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Further Education Colleges in NI, https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI, https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ Independent School in NI, Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers' and Educational Centre's, 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), Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP) Additional information: The value detailed under this lot is estimated. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume or value of products required under this lot. The EA reserves the right to reallocate any values between all lots under this Framework where required throughout the period of the Framework Agreement, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework value.

Lot 3 - Assembly Hall Chairs and Trolleys

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of School Furniture to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. The tender is divided into 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Classroom Furniture, Lot 2 - Furniture for School Dining Areas and Staff Canteens, Lot 3 - Assembly Hall Chairs and Trolleys, Lot 4 - Science Technology Furniture and Lot 5 - Design and Room Fit Outs - Catalogues. 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 utilize 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 institutions may already have in place. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus 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 Centre's. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Further Education Colleges in NI, https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI, https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ Independent School in NI, Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers' and Educational Centre's, 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), Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP) Additional information: The value detailed under this lot is estimated. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume or value of products required under this lot. The EA reserves the right to reallocate any values between all lots under this Framework where required throughout the period of the Framework Agreement, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework value.

Lot 4 - Science Technology Furniture

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of School Furniture to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. The tender is divided into 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Classroom Furniture, Lot 2 - Furniture for School Dining Areas and Staff Canteens, Lot 3 - Assembly Hall Chairs and Trolleys, Lot 4 - Science Technology Furniture and Lot 5 - Design and Room Fit Outs - Catalogues. 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 utilize 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 institutions may already have in place. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus 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 Centre's. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Further Education Colleges in NI, https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI, https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ Independent School in NI, Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers' and Educational Centre's, 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), Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP) Additional information: The value detailed under this lot is estimated. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume or value of products required under this lot. The EA reserves the right to reallocate any values between all lots under this Framework where required throughout the period of the Framework Agreement, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework value.

Lot 5 - Design and Room Fit Outs - Catalogues

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of School Furniture to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. The tender is divided into 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Classroom Furniture, Lot 2 - Furniture for School Dining Areas and Staff Canteens, Lot 3 - Assembly Hall Chairs and Trolleys, Lot 4 - Science Technology Furniture and Lot 5 - Design and Room Fit Outs - Catalogues. 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 utilize 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 institutions may already have in place. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus 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 Centre's. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Further Education Colleges in NI, https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI, https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ Independent School in NI, Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers' and Educational Centre's, 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), Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP) Additional information: The value detailed under this lot is estimated. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume or value of products required under this lot. The EA reserves the right to reallocate any values between all lots under this Framework where required throughout the period of the Framework Agreement, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007111-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,470,800 |
| Lots value | £27,470,800 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,470,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | ALBANY DMS; ALPHA MARKETING; BALLYCASTLE CLIMBING FRAMES; BANNER GROUP; COMMUNITY PRODUCTS; CREATIVE ACTIVITY; FORBES CONTRACTS; JOSEPH FLANIGAN SON; LEARNING SPACE; MOFFETT AND SONS LIMITED T/A BALMORAL FURNITURE; SPACERIGHT EUROPE; WAGSTAFF BROS; WORKSHOP NI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 39100000 - Furniture
- 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
- 39120000 - Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
- 39121000 - Desks and tables
- 39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment
- 39143200 - Dining-room furniture
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 39151300 - Modular furniture
- 39156000 - Lounge and reception-area furniture
- 39160000 - School furniture
- 39161000 - Kindergarten furniture
- 39180000 - Laboratory furniture
- 79934000 - Furniture design services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007111-2025
- 2 Oct 2024 at 15:48 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031597-2024
- 4 Sep 2024 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028294-2024
- 10 May 2024 at 14:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015043-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/procurement-policy-notes-ppns
- 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

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