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title: "CAT-24-005 Warewashing, Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cc4a"
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# CAT-24-005 Warewashing, Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cc4a

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Education Authority (EA) has concluded the award process for the supply and delivery of refrigeration and freezing equipment (Lot 2) as part of the framework agreement titled "CAT-24-005 Warewashing, Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment". The procurement process, initiated under an open procedure, culminated with the latest contract award on 1 July 2025, valued at £10,050,000 excluding VAT. The procurement, classified under the goods category with a CPV code of 39310000, focuses on catering equipment. The EA's procurement covers various educational bodies across Northern Ireland, utilising a public law basis to ensure compliance with procurement regulations. The procurement stage has been marked as complete, covering regions within the United Kingdom, particularly targeting Northern Ireland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering equipment, especially those producing refrigeration and freezing units. Companies that supply industrial kitchen appliances and domestic appliances at scale would find this framework agreement particularly beneficial, as it covers a range of educational institutions across Northern Ireland. The open procurement method and a lot-based structure suggest potential growth avenues for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of competitively pricing their products. This contract, awarded to Stephens Catering Equipment Co Ltd, highlights the demand for expertise in the provision of reliable and cost-effective catering solutions, ensuring optimal operational capabilities for educational entities throughout the region.

## Notice

The Client has established a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Warewashing and Refrigeration and Freezing equipment. The Framework is divided into two Lots as follows: * Lot 1 Warewashing Equipment * Lot 2 Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment. This Contract Award notice is being published following the Award of Lot 2 Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment. A Previous Contract Award Notice was published following the award of Lot 1 Warewashing Equipment. This notice is referenced 2025/S 000-031592 and was published on 11 June 2025.

### Lot Information

Warewashing Equipment

The Client has established a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Warewashing and Refrigeration and Freezing equipment. The Framework is divided into two Lots as follows: * Lot 1 Warewashing Equipment * Lot 2 Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment. This Contract Award notice is being published following the Award of Lot 2 Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment. A Previous Contract Award Notice was published following the award of Lot 1 Warewashing Equipment. We refer to this notice referenced 2025/S 000-031592 which was published on 11 June 2025 for information relating to the award of Lot 1. Additional information: 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 as required, however, the overarching value of the Framework Agreement will not exceed PS10,050,000 (ex VAT) or PS12,060,000 (inc VAT).

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

Renewal: 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.

Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment

The Client has established a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Warewashing and Refrigeration and Freezing equipment. The Framework is divided into two Lots as follows: * Lot 1 Warewashing Equipment * Lot 2 Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment. This Contract Award notice is being published following the Award of Lot 2 Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment. A Previous Contract Award Notice was published following the award of Lot 1 Warewashing Equipment. We refer to this notice referenced 2025/S 000-031592 which was published on 11 June 2025 for information relating to the award of Lot 1. Additional information: 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 as required, however, the overarching value of the Framework Agreement will not exceed PS10,050,000 (ex VAT) or PS12,060,000 (inc VAT).

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

Renewal: 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/042240-2025 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,050,000 |
| Lots value | £10,050,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,050,000 |

## 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | CATERING AND BEVERAGE SERVICES; DS REFRIGERATION; 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

- 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 42200000 - Machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing and associated parts

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042240-2025
- 11 Jun 2025 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031592-2025
- 24 Jan 2025 at 10:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002480-2025
- 20 Dec 2024 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041258-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.eani.org.uk/
- 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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