Award

EDR-22-006 - Framework for The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment

  • the Education Authority

F15: Voluntary ex ante transparency notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-003348

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-032b7c

Published 31 January 2025, 3:56pm



Section one: Contracting authority/entity

one.1) Name and addresses

the Education Authority

Ballee Centre, Ballee Road West

Ballymena

BT42 2HS

Email

educationresource.procure@eani.org.uk

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

EDR-22-006 - Framework for The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 37535200 - Playground equipment

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

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: £3,999,363.42

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Fixed Outdoor Playground Equipment

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 37535200 - Playground equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Quality - Technical Envelope / Weighting: 50

Cost criterion - Name: Price - Financial Envelope / Weighting: 50

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Up to and including 24 months

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Outdoor Fitness Equipment

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 37440000 - Fitness equipments

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Quality - Technical Envelope / Weighting: 50

Cost criterion - Name: Price - Financial Envelope / Weighting: 50

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Up to and including 24 months

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Bespoke Outdoor Educational Structures

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325000 - Park and playground equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Quality - Technical Envelope / Weighting: 50

Cost criterion - Name: Price - Financial Envelope / Weighting: 50

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Up to and including 24 months

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Polytunnels, Timber Sheds and Furniture, Greenhouses, Storage Containers and Cycle Shelters

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44212300 - Structures and parts

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN06 - Belfast

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Quality - Technical Envelope / Weighting: 50

Cost criterion - Name: Price - Financial Envelope / Weighting: 50

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Up to and including 24 months

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Provision for Inspections of Outdoor Equipment

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 37535200 - Playground equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Quality - Technical Envelope / Weighting: 50

Cost criterion - Name: Price - Financial Envelope / Weighting: 50

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Up to and including 24 months

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below

  • The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations

Explanation:

The purpose of this VEAT notice is to inform the market that the EA intends to increase the awarded value of this Framework Agreement by 50%.

The need for this modification has arisen from additional funding being made available to schools by the Department of Education for curriculum led capital projects with a focus on outdoor learning.

This is the first modification to this Framework Agreement. The modification is proposed in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (c) and meets all of the following conditions:

(i) the need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen;

(ii) the modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract;

(iii) any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or 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: 2022/S 000-025806


Section five. Award of contract/concession

Contract No

EDR-22-006 Framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract/concession

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 December 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Play and Leisure Services Ltd

Greyabbey

BT22 2LU

Email

office@playandleisureservices.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

KOMPAN Scotland Limited

west lothian

EH54 6AX

Email

ShaMcP@kompan.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

GARDEN ESCAPES IRELAND LTD

Ballynahinch

BT24 8UB

Email

david@gardenescapesni.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

HAWTHORN HEIGHTS LTD

Eglinton

BT47 3BE

Email

admin@hawthornheights.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Haffey Sports Grounds Ltd

Portadown

BT62 1PT

Email

info@haffeysportsgrounds.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Ballycastle Climbing Frames NI Ltd

Ballycastle

BT546PJ

Email

info@ballycastleclimbingframes.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

O'Rourke Playscapes

Newry

Bt34 5jg

Email

porourke819@gmail.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Allplay Ireland Ltd

Ballynahinch

BT24 8RH

Email

info@all-play.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Creative Activity

Londonderry

BT47 2ED

Email

edward@creative-activity.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Greystone Joinery Construction Ltd

Dungannon

BT70 1PE

Email

info@greystonejc.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Maurice Flynn Sons Ltd

Belfast

BT17 0QL

Email

business@mauriceflynn.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

LARS PLAY LTD

Dungannon

BT703LS

Email

martina@larsplay.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

MORRIS POLYTHENE GREENHOUSES LIMITED

Omagh

BT79 7RG

Email

info@morrispolytunnels.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Play Services Ireland Ltd

Lisburn

BT282BNP

Email

heather@playservicesireland.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £3,999,363.42


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The UK does not currently have any such bodies with responsibilities for appeal/mediation procedures

Belfast

Country

United Kingdom