Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
the Education Authority
Ballee Road West
Ballymena
BT42 2HS
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
FAE-22-018 Interactive Display Panels and Electrical Audio-Visual Equipment
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32331200 - Cassette players
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANELS AND ELECTRICAL AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. This framework agreement 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 agreement these bodies may wish to utilize the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This framework agreement is not intended to replace any current contracts/framework 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 Centre's. 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 Centre's, 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).
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: £33,470,322
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Interactive Display Panels
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32344200 - Radio receivers
- 32310000 - Radio broadcast receivers
- 32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus
- 38651600 - Digital cameras
- 38651100 - Camera lenses
- 38651000 - Cameras
- 38650000 - Photographic equipment
- 38652100 - Projectors
- 32351300 - Audio equipment accessories
- 32342412 - Speakers
- 32342100 - Headphones
- 32341000 - Microphones
- 32333200 - Video camcorders
- 32324000 - Televisions
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment
- 32342411 - Mini speakers
- 38653400 - Projection screens
- 38651200 - Camera bodies
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 32324100 - Colour televisions
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30191000 - Office equipment except furniture
- 30231310 - Flat panel displays
- 30231300 - Display screens
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANELS AND ELECTRICAL AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. This framework agreement 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 agreement these bodies may wish to utilize the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This framework agreement is not intended to replace any current contracts/framework 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 Centre's. 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 Centre's, 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).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
This Framework Agreement has been established on behalf of EA, 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.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plusFurther Education Colleges in NI:https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-collegesGrant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI:https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/Independent School in NI:https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/Libraries NI:https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/EA Teachers' and Educational Centres Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CCEAArmagh Observatory and Planetarium Middletown Centre for Autism Controlled Schools Support Council CSSC Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education NICIE who may also use this Framework. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of products required under this Framework Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Electrical Audio-Visual Equipment
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32344200 - Radio receivers
- 32310000 - Radio broadcast receivers
- 32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus
- 38651600 - Digital cameras
- 38651100 - Camera lenses
- 38651000 - Cameras
- 38650000 - Photographic equipment
- 38652100 - Projectors
- 32351300 - Audio equipment accessories
- 32342412 - Speakers
- 32342100 - Headphones
- 32341000 - Microphones
- 32333200 - Video camcorders
- 32324000 - Televisions
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment
- 32342411 - Mini speakers
- 38653400 - Projection screens
- 38651200 - Camera bodies
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 32324100 - Colour televisions
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30191000 - Office equipment except furniture
- 30231310 - Flat panel displays
- 30231300 - Display screens
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANELS AND ELECTRICAL AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. This framework agreement 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 agreement these bodies may wish to utilize the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This framework agreement is not intended to replace any current contracts/framework 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 Centre's. 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 Centre's, 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).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
This Framework Agreement has been established on behalf of EA, 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.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plusFurther Education Colleges in NI:https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-collegesGrant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI:https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/Independent School in NI:https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/Libraries NI:https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/EA Teachers' and Educational Centres Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CCEAArmagh Observatory and Planetarium Middletown Centre for Autism Controlled Schools Support Council CSSC Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education NICIE who may also use this Framework. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of products required under this Framework Agreement.
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: 2023/S 000-030813
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
1
Title
Interactive Display Panels
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NIAVAC LTD
5 Prince Regent Road
BELFAST
BT5 6QR
Telephone
+44 2890793000
Fax
+44 2890793035
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
Fluid AV - Mayne Communications Ltd
23 Windmill Business Park
Saintfield
BT24 7DX
Telephone
+44 2890996363
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
Exi-tite Ltd.
15a Grange Road
Ballygawley
BT70 2LP
Telephone
+44 2885567674
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
SYNCHRONISED CABLING SOLUTIONS LTD
15 Dalewood
ARMAGH
BT61 9AU
Telephone
+44 2890832777
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
MGA COMMUNICATION LTD
55 Antrim Road Ballynahinch
BALLYNAHINCH
BT24 8AN
Telephone
+44 2897565614
Fax
+44 2897565634
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
IMEX SYSTEMS LTD
MOIRA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
CRAIGAVON
BT67 0LZ
Telephone
+44 2892619233
Fax
+44 2892619234
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: £16,735,161
Total value of the contract/lot: £16,735,161
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2
Lot No
2
Title
Electrical Audio-Visual Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
REA SOUND N I LTD
57 Drum Road
COOKSTOWN
BT80 8QS
Telephone
+44 2886764059
Fax
+44 2886764141
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
Exi-tite Ltd.
15a Grange Road
Ballygawley
BT70 2LP
Telephone
+44 2885567674
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
SYNCHRONISED CABLING SOLUTIONS LTD
15 Dalewood
ARMAGH
BT61 9AU
Telephone
+44 2890832777
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
D.L.KIRKPATRICK SON LIMITED
6 Somerton Industrial Park Dargan Crescent
BELFAST
BT3 9JB
Telephone
+44 2890774455
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
Lunneys Electrical
28 Carrickblacker Road
CRAIGAVON
BT63 5AX
Telephone
+44 2838398800
Fax
+44 2838398811
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
FREDERICK HYDE LIMITED
70 Weyhill
HASLEMERE
GU27 1HN
william.thompson@chamberlainmusic.com
Telephone
+44 1428658806
Fax
+44 1428658807
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
IMEX SYSTEMS LTD
MOIRA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
CRAIGAVON
BT67 0LZ
Telephone
+44 2892619233
Fax
+44 2892619234
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: £16,735,161
Total value of the contract/lot: £16,735,161
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
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The UK does not have any special review body with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures in public procurement competitions. 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.The EA operated a standstill period (i.e. a. minimum of 10 calendar days) at the point information on the award of contract was communicated to tenderers. That notification provided full information on the award decision. This provided time for the unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into.