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title: "ID 5694156 - DfE - SERC - Supply and Deliver a FESTO Automation Suite"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ea89"
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# ID 5694156 - DfE - SERC - Supply and Deliver a FESTO Automation Suite

Buyer: SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ea89

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## Summary

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of a FESTO Automation Suite for their Lisburn Campus. The procurement falls under the category of electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment, and consumables, specifically focusing on automation systems and related industrial and IT services. The procurement process, which followed an open procedure, has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 28 February 2025. The successful bidder, DIDACTIC SERVICES LIMITED, will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of the suite, with the contract valued at £127,590.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in automation, electrical, and industrial machinery sectors. Businesses that are capable of providing high-quality industrial and IT services products are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The successful fulfilment of the contract requirements could enhance suppliers' market credentials, opening the door to future public sector contracts. This aligns with the importance SERC places on compliance, quality control, and competitive pricing as key award criteria.

## Notice

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) require a FESTO Automation Suite for the Lisburn Campus. SERC is seeking to appoint a Supplier to supply and deliver, install and commission a FESTO Automation Suite comprised of the systems/components detailed within the specification. Please refer to the document titled "ID 5694156 - Specification" for further information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) require a FESTO Automation Suite for the Lisburn Campus. SERC is seeking to appoint a Supplier to supply and deliver, install and commission a FESTO Automation Suite comprised of the systems/components detailed within the specification. Please refer to the document titled "ID 5694156 - Specification" for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008354-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £127,590 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE |
| Locality | LISBURN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT27 4SU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Hilden |
| Westminster constituency | Lagan Valley |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIDACTIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 48921000 - Automation system
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008354-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.serc.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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