Outdoor Learning Equipment
Description: The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of outdoor learning equipment to outdoor learning centres and individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. This Framework is let 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 Framework is not intended to replace any current Contracts/Frameworks 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 (read more...)
Summary: The Education Authority is actively seeking tenders for the supply and delivery of outdoor learning equipment to various schools and educational centres throughout Northern Ireland. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and utilises an open procedure for the awarding process. With a gross value cap of £600,000, the procurement process is currently in the tender update stage with critical dates approaching; the tender period concludes on 10th March 2026. The main focus is on providing equipment such as clothing and footwear, cycling gear, water sports equipment, camping goods, and climbing/caving apparatus. The awarded contracts are expected to commence on 1st June 2026 and run until 31st May 2030.