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title: "CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment for EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
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# CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment for EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0496df

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## Summary

This procurement process, undertaken by the Education Authority (EA) in the UK, focuses on the acquisition of cooking equipment through the CAT-24-008 Framework. This initiative, completed in September 2025, is aimed at providing catering equipment across various educational institutions in Northern Ireland, including schools, colleges, and youth centres. The procurement falls under the goods category with an emphasis on catering equipment, classified under CPV code 39310000. It proceeded through an open procedure as part of a public sector obligation to adhere to Procurement Policy Notes and concluded the award stage with multiple suppliers being selected for four lots, each focusing on different types of cooking equipment. The final signed contracts were completed in August 2025, with an overarching framework value not exceeding £6,000,000 including VAT.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and manufacture of catering equipment, particularly those specialising in convection ovens, bratt pans, and multi-functional cooking devices. As a beneficiary of this framework, businesses can benefit from gaining access to a stable market within the educational sector in Northern Ireland. Opportunities exist for both local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger providers, given the open nature of the procurement method. Companies with experience in the catering supply chain and capabilities to fulfil high-volume orders are well-suited to engage in future tender opportunities hosted by the Education Authority.

## Notice

The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: * Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens

The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: * Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections. Additional information: A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot/Section. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Framework Agreement. 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 Framework. 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/Sections as required, however, the overarching value will not exceed PS5,000,000 ex VAT or PS6,000,000 inc VAT

Options: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with option to extend for period/s up to 24 months.

Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers

The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: * Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections. Additional information: A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot/Section. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Framework Agreement. 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 Framework. 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/Sections as required, however, the overarching value will not exceed PS5,000,000 ex VAT or PS6,000,000 inc VAT

Options: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with option to extend for period/s up to 24 months.

Lot 3 High Speed Ovens

The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: * Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections. Additional information: A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot/Section. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Framework Agreement. 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 Framework. 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/Sections as required, however, the overarching value will not exceed PS5,000,000 ex VAT or PS6,000,000 inc VAT

Options: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with option to extend for period/s up to 24 months.

Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices

The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: * Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections. Additional information: A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot/Section. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Framework Agreement. 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 Framework. 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/Sections as required, however, the overarching value will not exceed PS5,000,000 ex VAT or PS6,000,000 inc VAT

Options: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with option to extend for period/s up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059925-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,875,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,150,000 |

## 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | BRODERICK BROS.; CATERING BEVERAGE SERVICES; CE-TECH; GALGORM HYGIENE; MASSEY CATERING EQUIPMENT; STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
- 39311000 - Light catering equipment
- 39312000 - Food-preparation equipment
- 39314000 - Industrial kitchen equipment
- 39711360 - Ovens
- 39711361 - Electric ovens
- 39721100 - Domestic cooking appliances
- 42214100 - Cooking ovens
- 42942000 - Ovens and accessories

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 06:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059925-2025
- 11 Mar 2025 at 14:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008748-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006747-2025
- 30 Aug 2024 at 13:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027788-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://nicie.org/
- https://www.educationni.gov.uk/services/schoolsplus
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/procurement-policy-notes-ppns
- https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges

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