--- title: "FMM-24-003 - Thermoplastic Playground and Line Markings" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049bdc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049bdc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049bdc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049bdc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY" published: "2025-05-12" --- # FMM-24-003 - Thermoplastic Playground and Line Markings Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049bdc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049bdc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049bdc.json) ## Summary The public procurement process led by the Education Authority of Northern Ireland involves a framework agreement for the supply and application of Thermoplastic Playground and Line Markings, targeting educational institutions across Northern Ireland. This contract, termed FMM-24-003, encompasses three geographical lots: South West, North, and East Localities. The procurement, classified under the road markings category (CPV code 34922100), was conducted through an open procedure, and commenced with a planning stage on 18th September 2024, eventually moving through tender, updates, and award stages until May 2025. The key dates called for tender submissions by 27th January 2025, with the contract awards being finalised in April 2025. The entire framework is set for a duration of four years and includes notable educational and associated bodies as stakeholders. This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in road markings and playground equipment. The open procurement method allows a wide range of suppliers, focusing primarily on those who can offer competitive pricing. It encourages participation from SMEs, as reflected in the diverse supplier pool of PODIUM 4 SPORT LTD, LARS PLAY LTD, and others. Businesses with expertise in landscaping for playgrounds and sporting services will find this market viable for growth. Given the flexible participation rule, suppliers can bid for one or multiple lots, thereby broadening the scope for business expansion and fostering increased competition within Northern Irish regions. ## Notice FMM-24-003 - Thermoplastic Playground and Line Markings ### Lot Information Lot 1 - South West FMM-24-003 - Thermoplastic Playground and Line Markings. Additional information: The value shown in V.2.4 is the highest value estimated for this Lot: PS0.00 to PS203,000 exc. VAT / PS243,600 inc. VAT. Tenderers may bid for one or more lots. This value has been calculated on the basis of a four-year framework with no option to extend and the upper range includes contingency for higher demand during the Framework Period, for all Clients. There is no commitment as to the usage volume or value of orders required under this Framework. Lot 2 - North FMM-24-003 - Thermoplastic Playground and Line Markings. Additional information: The value shown in V.2.4 is the highest value estimated for this Lot: PS0.00 to PS203,000 exc. VAT / PS243,600 inc. VAT. Tenderers may bid for one or more lots. This value has been calculated on the basis of a four-year framework with no option to extend and the upper range includes contingency for higher demand during the Framework Period, for all Clients. There is no commitment as to the usage volume or value of orders required under this Framework. Lot 3 - East FMM-24-003 - Thermoplastic Playground and Line Markings. Additional information: The value shown in V.2.4 is the highest value estimated for this Lot: PS0.00 to PS203,000 exc. VAT / PS243,600 inc. VAT. Tenderers may bid for one or more lots. This value has been calculated on the basis of a four-year framework with no option to extend and the upper range includes contingency for higher demand during the Framework Period, for all Clients. There is no commitment as to the usage volume or value of orders required under this Framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020649-2025 | | 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 | 12 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | 29 Sep 2024 | | Award date | 13 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £610,000 | | Lots value | £609,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £203,000 | ## 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 | ALLPLAY IRELAND; LARS PLAY; PODIUM 4 SPORT; ROAD SAFETY CONTRACTS; SHANNON ROADMARKINGS; SPERRIN PAINTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 34922100 - Road markings - 34922110 - Glass beads for road marking - 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds - 45212213 - Sport markings works - 92600000 - Sporting services ## Release History - 12 May 2025 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020649-2025 - 24 Jan 2025 at 11:31 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002493-2025 - 20 Dec 2024 at 17:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041304-2024 - 18 Sep 2024 at 12:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029838-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus - https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northernireland/ - 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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049bdc. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049bdc.json.