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title: "BSP-25-003 SUPPLY OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED) AND ANCILLARIES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dbc3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-19"
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# BSP-25-003 SUPPLY OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED) AND ANCILLARIES

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dbc3

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## Summary

The Education Authority (EA) has concluded a procurement process titled "BSP-25-003 SUPPLY OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED) AND ANCILLARIES," officially awarded on 26th August 2025. This procurement, classified under CPV code 33182100 for defibrillators, involves the provision of AEDs and associated equipment across the United Kingdom specifically for schools in Northern Ireland. The open procedure was used to solicit tenders, and the process progressed through various stages including planning, tendering, and finally to the award phase, with an initial contract period of five years, extendable by up to 12 months. The contract, valued at £900,000, was awarded to MKB MEDICAL SERVICES LIMITED, with deliveries expected to commence by June 2025 and complete by October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of medical equipment, particularly those specialising in cardiac support devices and emergency medical solutions. Companies that can provide comprehensive solutions, meeting all specified requirements, are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. The project not only supports business growth by providing a stable, long-term procurement opportunity but also indirectly ensures continued enhancement and support to the educational framework by equipping schools with essential life-saving devices. Moreover, the open procurement method ensured a competitive tendering process, allowing a wide array of suppliers to showcase their offerings and enhance their business prospects within the public sector.

## Notice

The EA invites tenders for the Supply of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months. EA's intention is to award the contract to a single Contractor for the period of the contract. The details of EA's Requirements are set out in Attachment 2 (Specification of Requirements). Tenderers must offer all items otherwise your tender will not be considered.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The EA invites tenders for the Supply of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months. EA's intention is to award the contract to a single Contractor for the period of the contract. The details of EA's Requirements are set out in Attachment 2 (Specification of Requirements). Tenderers must offer all items otherwise your tender will not be considered. Additional information: The value of PS900,000 is the total budget for this contract. Additional equipment may be purchased over the duration of the contract.

Options: It is anticipated that this contract will commence in April 2025 for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months.

Renewal: It is anticipated that this contract will commence in April 2025 for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058010-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | £900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £900,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | MKB MEDICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33180000 - Functional support
- 33182000 - Cardiac support devices
- 33182100 - Defibrillator
- 33182200 - Cardiac stimulation devices

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058010-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006598-2025
- 5 Feb 2025 at 11:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003780-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

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