Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
the Education Authority
40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT1 2NQ
facilities.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.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Library Authority - Libraries NI
Lisburn City Library 23 Linenhall Street
Lisburn
BT28 1FJ
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.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
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-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local Studies Publications for Libraries NI
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 22113000 - Library books
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
EDR-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local Studies Publications for Libraries NI
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,586,100
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32321300 - Audio-visual materials
- 92511000 - Library services
- 30234300 - Compact disks (CDs)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
EDR-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local Studies Publications for Libraries NI
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
The value shown in V.2.4 is the highest value estimated in the following range: £36,462 to £1,586,100exc. VAT £43,760 to £1,903,300 inc.VAT for all Lots. Tenderers may bid for one or more lots. For the avoidance of doubt there is no limit.to the number of lots a Supplier can bid for. The value has been calculated on the basis of a two year framework including the option to extend for any periods up to and including 24 months and includes contingency for higher demand during the Framework Period, for all Clients. There is no commitment as to the usage volume or value of orders required under this Framework.
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 000-037648
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Title
Lot 1 - Pre-Serviced Audio Materials (Spoken Word) - Lot 2 - Pre-Serviced Library Books (Large Print) - Lot 3 - Pre-Serviced Library Books (Books in Languages other than English) Standing List
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 March 2025
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
BOLINDA UK LTD
The Pavilion, Newbury Business Park
NEWBURY
RG14 2PZ
Telephone
+44 3301231175
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
ULVERSCROFT LIMITED
The Green Anstey
LEICESTER
LE7 7FU
Telephone
+44 1162364325
Fax
+44 1162340205
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
Books Asia
Centre For Enterprise 114-116 Manningham Lane
BRADFORD
BD8 7JF
Telephone
+44 1274721871
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: £1,586,100
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,586,100
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Tender EDR-24-007 - Audio, Large Print, Foreign Language Books and Local Studies Publications for Libraries NI included the provision for. Local Studies Publications. . . Local Studies Publications was not awarded.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
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
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom