Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
the Education Authority
40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT1 2NQ
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CAT-24-001 Equipment for food holding, preparation and transport for the Education Authority
Reference number
CAT-24-001
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42210000 - Food, beverage and tobacco-processing machinery
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Client intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of equipment for food holding, preparation and transport. The Framework is divided into three Lots as follows: • Lot 1 Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandiser Display Units and Modular Counter Units • Lot 2 Food Preparation Equipment • Lot 3 Food Transport Equipment A maximum of three Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. EA reserves the right to add additional products to the list provided for each Lot as required over the lifetime of the Framework.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £5,450,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandiser Display Units and Modular Counter Units
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42215000 - Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink
- 42215100 - Food-cutting machines
- 42215200 - Food-processing machinery
- 39711211 - Food mixers
- 39711210 - Food blenders
- 39711200 - Food processors
- 39711000 - Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs
- 39710000 - Electrical domestic appliances
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
- 39312100 - Meat slicers
- 39312200 - Canteen equipment
- 39312000 - Food-preparation equipment
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Client intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of equipment for food holding, preparation and transport. The Framework is divided into three Lots as follows: • Lot 1 Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandiser Display Units and Modular Counter Units • Lot 2 Food Preparation Equipment • Lot 3 Food Transport Equipment A maximum of three Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. EA reserves the right to add additional products to the list provided for each Lot as required over the lifetime of the Framework.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with twofurther options of 12-month extension periods.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Contract. Any. information on previous volumes or value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee is given as to the exact value under this Contract. Any levels, or aggregate values of goods,. referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The EA reserves the right to move value between the Lots as required, however, the overarching value of the Framework Agreement will not exceed £5,450,000.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Food Preparation Equipment
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42215000 - Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink
- 42215100 - Food-cutting machines
- 42215200 - Food-processing machinery
- 39711211 - Food mixers
- 39711210 - Food blenders
- 39711200 - Food processors
- 39711000 - Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs
- 39710000 - Electrical domestic appliances
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
- 39312100 - Meat slicers
- 39312200 - Canteen equipment
- 39312000 - Food-preparation equipment
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Client intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of equipment for food holding, preparation and transport. The Framework is divided into three Lots as follows: • Lot 1 Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandiser Display Units and Modular Counter Units • Lot 2 Food Preparation Equipment • Lot 3 Food Transport Equipment A maximum of three Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. EA reserves the right to add additional products to the list provided for each Lot as required over the lifetime of the Framework.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with twofurther options of 12-month extension periods
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Contract. Any. information on previous volumes or value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee is given as to the exact value under this Contract. Any levels, or aggregate values of goods, referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The EA reserves the right to move value between the Lots as required, however, the overarching value of the Framework Agreement will not exceed £5,450,000.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 Food Transport Equipment
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42215000 - Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink
- 42215100 - Food-cutting machines
- 42215200 - Food-processing machinery
- 39711211 - Food mixers
- 39711210 - Food blenders
- 39711200 - Food processors
- 39711000 - Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs
- 39710000 - Electrical domestic appliances
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
- 39312100 - Meat slicers
- 39312200 - Canteen equipment
- 39312000 - Food-preparation equipment
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Client intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of equipment for food holding, preparation and transport. The Framework is divided into three Lots as follows: • Lot 1 Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandiser Display Units and Modular Counter Units • Lot 2 Food Preparation Equipment • Lot 3 Food Transport Equipment A maximum of three Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. EA reserves the right to add additional products to the list provided for each Lot as required over the lifetime of the Framework.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with twofurther options of 12-month extension periods
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Contract. Any. information onprevious volumes or value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee. is given as to the exact value under this Contract. Anylevels, or aggregate values of goods,. referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The EA reserves the right tomove value between the Lots as required, however, the overarching value of the Framework Agreement will not exceed £5,450,000.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-021884
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 Bain Maries, Hot Cupboards, Merchandiser Display Units and Modular Counter Units
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD
205 Carnalbanagh Road, Broughshane
BALLYMENA
BT42 4NY
Telephone
+44 2825861711
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CE-Tech
Unit A6
BALLYMENA
BT42 3AZ
Telephone
+44 2825631731
Fax
+44 2825631779
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 Food Preparation Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD
205 Carnalbanagh Road, Broughshane
BALLYMENA
BT42 4NY
Telephone
+44 2825861711
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CATERING EQUIPMENT SERVICES LTD
Unit 3D Maryland Industrial Estate
BELFAST
BT23 6BL
Telephone
+44 2890491616
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CE-Tech
Unit A6
BALLYMENA
BT42 3AZ
Telephone
+44 2825631731
Fax
+44 2825631779
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £450,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £450,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 Food Transport Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD
205 Carnalbanagh Road, Broughshane
BALLYMENA
BT42 4NY
Telephone
+44 2825861711
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CE-Tech
Unit A6
BALLYMENA
BT42 3AZ
Telephone
+44 2825631731
Fax
+44 2825631779
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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 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. Further Education. Colleges in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. . https://www.isc.co.uk/. schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. . Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. . 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). Tenderers should. ensure they read and understand the. documentation. found in the CFT documents area of eTendersNI. . As a Public Sector. Procurement. organisation, EA must adhere to the Procurement. Policy Notes,. https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/procurement-policy-notes-ppns.. ..
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The UK does not have any such bodies with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures. Instead; any challenges are dealt with by the High Court, Commercial Division, to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the PCR 2015 as amended.
As above
Country
United Kingdom