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title: "ICT-20-025 Printer Cartridges"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049404"
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buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
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# ICT-20-025 Printer Cartridges

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049404

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## Summary

The Education Authority has announced the extension of its existing contract for the supply and delivery of printer cartridges, under the title "ICT-20-025 Printer Cartridges". The contract, which falls under the "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages" industry category, will now run until 31st December 2024, allowing for a smoother transition to a new procurement. The extension applies to various locations across Northern Ireland (UKN). The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, following Regulation 72 (1) (e) which allows specific non-substantial modifications. The extension was awarded to XMA Ltd on 27th August 2024.

This tender extension presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the office supplies sector, particularly those specialising in printer cartridges. Given the Education Authority's substantial needs, businesses capable of providing consistent and reliable supply services are well-suited to compete for future opportunities arising from the forthcoming procurement. Companies with well-established logistics and delivery networks in Northern Ireland, as well as those with competitive pricing and high-quality products, could benefit significantly from engaging with the upcoming tender process.

## Notice

Supply and delivery of Printer Catridges to the Education Authority via further competition under CCS framework RM6059 - Lot 2 Office Supplies

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and delivery of printer cartridges to various locations across EA including schools. Additional information: This notice is to extend the current contractual arrangement by 4 months (up to 31st December 2024) to allow time to facilitate a new procurement.

### Procurement Information

This modification is in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (e): It meets each of the following conditions: (e) where the modifications, irrespective of their value, are not substantial within the meaning of paragraph (8); Paragrah (8) states: A modification of a contract or a framework agreement during its term shall be considered substantial for the purposes of paragraph (1)(e) where one or more of the following conditions is met: -- (a) the modification renders the contract or the framework agreement materially different in character from the one initially concluded; (b) the modification introduces conditions which, had they been part of the initial procurement procedure, would have-- (i) allowed for the admission of other candidates than those initially selected, (ii) allowed for the acceptance of a tender other than that originally accepted, or (iii) attracted additional participants in the procurement procedure; (c) the modification changes the economic balance of the contract or the framework agreement in favour of the contractor in a manner which was not provided for in the initial contract or framework agreement; (d) the modification extends the scope of the contract or framework agreement considerably; (e) a new contractor replaces the one to which the contracting authority had initially awarded the contract in cases other than those provided for in paragraph (1)(d). This proposed modification: (a) Does not render the contract materially different in character. It is the exact same service being provided for an additional 4 months only. (b) Does not introduce conditions that; (i) Would have allowed for admission of other candidates than those initially selected. (ii)Would have allowed for the acceptance of a tender other than that originally accepted, and (iii)Would have attracted additional participants to the procurement procedure. (c) Does not change the economic balance of the contract as no additional value is being added to the original contract value. There is sufficient value remaining on the contract for a 4 month extension; (d) Does not extend the scope of the contract considerably. This is for an additional 4 months only; and (e) Does not introduce a new or replacement contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027243-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2024 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027243-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.xma.co.uk/

## Provenance

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