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title: "Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f093"
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# Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f093

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components was conducted by the Education Authority in Northern Ireland. The tender, identified as EDR 25-013, aimed to establish a framework to supply electronic components across Science and Technology Classrooms in schools throughout Northern Ireland. The tender concluded with an open procurement procedure and resulted in an award to RAPID ELECTRONICS LIMITED. This contract, valued at approximately £446,000, spans from 1 June 2026 to 30 November 2027, with an option to extend for up to 18 additional months. The procurement process commenced with initial planning and market engagement activities in late 2025, followed by a tender phase that ran through early 2026. The contract award was finalized on 18 June 2026.

This framework creates significant opportunities for businesses in the electronic components sector, particularly for SMEs like RAPID ELECTRONICS LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract. Engaging in this framework can help businesses penetrate the Northern Irish educational market, offering a robust growth avenue. Companies with strengths in delivering reliable electronic supplies suitable for educational purposes are well-positioned to compete. Given the framework's scope, businesses that demonstrate compatibility with education sector needs, delivery punctuality, competitive pricing, and adherence to safety standards will find considerable potential for advancing their business interests.

## Notice

EDR 25-013 Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components - The Education Authority (EA) has established a framework for the supply and delivery of Electronic components for use in Science and Technology Classrooms within all schools across NI for the period of 01 June 2026 to 30 November 2027 with the option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 18 months. This framework is led by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and, Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Colleges in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Further Education Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ School in NI Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/ Independent EA Teachers' and Educational Centres Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA) Armagh Observatory and Planetarium Middletown Centre for Autism Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC) Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) Services, Works, Goods: Goods

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be the option to extend for any further period(s) up to 18 months. Conditions for extension: * The availability of adequate funding. * Changes/increase in need in relation to the Framework and scope of the existing Framework. * If the Framework is continuing to deliver value for money.

### Planning Information

PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (PME) for the Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components for the Education Authority. Interested suppliers are asked to complete and return the questionnaire via eTendersNI (unique reference EANI-5054) no later than 15:00on the 22nd December 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057735-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | 2026-05-29 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £446,000 |
| Lots value | £446,000 |
| Awards value | £446,000 |
| Contracts value | £446,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | EDUCATION AUTHORITY; THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY (NI) |
| 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 | RAPID ELECTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
- 31710000 - Electronic equipment
- 31711000 - Electronic supplies

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 15:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057735-2026
- 19 May 2026 at 13:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045760-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 15:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028071-2026
- 8 Dec 2025 at 11:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080526-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057735-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045760-2026
  19th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028071-2026
  26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080526-2025
  8th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rapidonline.com
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6470431
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus
- https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/
- https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges

## Provenance

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