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title: "First Aid Supplies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655f0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
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# First Aid Supplies

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655f0

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## Summary

The Education Authority, based in Belfast, has completed a procurement process for the supply of First Aid Supplies. The contract, under the procurement method of a competitive flexible procedure, covers a four-year period with potential extensions up to two additional years. The tender, identified as BSP-25-015, falls under the goods category, specifically medical equipment and consumables. The final contract, awarded to Kays Medical Limited in Liverpool, valued at £850,000, will commence on 6th July 2026 and run until 5th July 2030, with the possibility of extension to 2032. The entire process is conducted according to the UK Public Contracts Regulations and covered by Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those with expertise in first aid products. SMEs, such as Kays Medical Limited, which succeeded in the award, might find similar tenders advantageous. Companies focusing on providing competitive bids across both qualitative compliance and cost-efficiency criteria could leverage such contracts to expand their market presence in the public sector, especially in territories governed by Northern Irish regulations. Participation in these tenders enables businesses to forge strong relationships with significant public entities like the Education Authority, thereby bolstering their growth potential.

## Notice

Education Authority (hereafter referred to as EA) has a requirement for the supply of First Aid Supplies and intend to establish a contract for a period of 4 years with optional extension period(s) up to and including 24 months. It should be noted that the contract extension options may or may not be exercised.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: An optional extension period(s) up to and including 24 months

Renewal: An optional extension period(s) up to and including 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058974-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2026-04-17 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | £850,000 |
| Awards value | £850,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | 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 | KAYS MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141623 - First-aid boxes

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 13:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058974-2026
- 24 Feb 2026 at 15:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016603-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 12:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014275-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058974-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016603-2026
  24th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014275-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kaysmedical.com
- https://etendersni.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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