--- title: "CAT-24-001 Equipment for food holding, preparation and transport for the Education Authority" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047dcf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047dcf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047dcf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047dcf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY" published: "2025-01-14" --- # CAT-24-001 Equipment for food holding, preparation and transport for the Education Authority Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047dcf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047dcf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047dcf.json) ## Summary The Northern Ireland Education Authority (EA) has initiated and awarded a Framework Agreement tender titled "CAT-24-001 Equipment for food holding, preparation and transport for the Education Authority". This agreement, active as of 14th January 2025, involves the procurement of food, beverage and tobacco-processing machinery under the industry category of goods. The framework is divided into three lots: food holding, food preparation, and food transport equipment. This agreement is available for use by various NI educational bodies. The total value of this framework is estimated at £5,450,000, with contracts awarded to multiple suppliers on 18th December 2024, including Stephens Catering Equipment Co Ltd, CE-Tech, and Catering Equipment Services Ltd. The contract duration is initially set for two years with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and delivery of catering equipment. With the scope encompassing various lots, businesses can secure multiple contracts, enhancing their market presence. The procurement process under an open procedure ensures fair competition, providing a level playing field for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by multiple awarded suppliers. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality, cost-effective catering machinery and equipment are well-suited to participate and benefit from this framework, potentially maximising their business in the educational sector of Northern Ireland. ## Notice The Client intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of equipment for food holding, preparation and transport. The Framework is divided into three Lots as follows: * Lot 1 Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandiser Display Units and Modular Counter Units * Lot 2 Food Preparation Equipment * Lot 3 Food Transport Equipment A maximum of three Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. EA reserves the right to add additional products to the list provided for each Lot as required over the lifetime of the Framework. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandiser Display Units and Modular Counter Units The Client intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of equipment for food holding, preparation and transport. The Framework is divided into three Lots as follows: * Lot 1 Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandiser Display Units and Modular Counter Units * Lot 2 Food Preparation Equipment * Lot 3 Food Transport Equipment A maximum of three Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. EA reserves the right to add additional products to the list provided for each Lot as required over the lifetime of the Framework. Additional information: The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Contract. Any. information on previous volumes or value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee is given as to the exact value under this Contract. Any levels, or aggregate values of goods,. referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The EA reserves the right to move value between the Lots as required, however, the overarching value of the Framework Agreement will not exceed PS5,450,000. Options: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with twofurther options of 12-month extension periods. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with two further options of 12-month extension periods. Lot 2 Food Preparation Equipment The Client intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of equipment for food holding, preparation and transport. The Framework is divided into three Lots as follows: * Lot 1 Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandiser Display Units and Modular Counter Units * Lot 2 Food Preparation Equipment * Lot 3 Food Transport Equipment A maximum of three Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. EA reserves the right to add additional products to the list provided for each Lot as required over the lifetime of the Framework. Additional information: The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Contract. Any. information on previous volumes or value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee is given as to the exact value under this Contract. Any levels, or aggregate values of goods, referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The EA reserves the right to move value between the Lots as required, however, the overarching value of the Framework Agreement will not exceed PS5,450,000. Options: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with twofurther options of 12-month extension periods Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with two further options of 12-month extension periods. Lot 3 Food Transport Equipment The Client intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of equipment for food holding, preparation and transport. The Framework is divided into three Lots as follows: * Lot 1 Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandiser Display Units and Modular Counter Units * Lot 2 Food Preparation Equipment * Lot 3 Food Transport Equipment A maximum of three Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. EA reserves the right to add additional products to the list provided for each Lot as required over the lifetime of the Framework. Additional information: The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Contract. Any. information onprevious volumes or value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee. is given as to the exact value under this Contract. Anylevels, or aggregate values of goods,. referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The EA reserves the right tomove value between the Lots as required, however, the overarching value of the Framework Agreement will not exceed PS5,450,000. Options: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with twofurther options of 12-month extension periods Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with two further options of 12-month extension periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001265-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,450,000 | | Lots value | £5,450,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,950,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | CATERING EQUIPMENT SERVICES; CE-TECH; STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 39310000 - Catering equipment - 39312000 - Food-preparation equipment - 39312100 - Meat slicers - 39312200 - Canteen equipment - 39700000 - Domestic appliances - 39710000 - Electrical domestic appliances - 39711000 - Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs - 39711200 - Food processors - 39711210 - Food blenders - 39711211 - Food mixers - 42210000 - Food, beverage and tobacco-processing machinery - 42215000 - Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink - 42215100 - Food-cutting machines - 42215200 - Food-processing machinery ## Release History - 14 Jan 2025 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001265-2025 - 16 Jul 2024 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021884-2024 ## 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/ - https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/ - https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ - https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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