Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Education Authority NI
Campsie House, 1 Hospital Road
OMAGH
BT79 0AW
Contact
equipment.procureeani.org.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS 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
Education Authority NI
Campsie House, 1 Hospital Road
OMAGH
BT79 0AW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS 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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
FAE-20-001, Classroom Furniture for the Education Authority
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39100000 - Furniture
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Classroom Furniture to individual educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland for an initial two-year period on a call-off as required basis. If it is clear that the framework continues to deliver value for money and meet the needs of end-users, the EA reserves the right to extend this period for up to two further periods of up to 12 months each.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £6,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 7
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Pupils’ Chairs
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 39120000 - Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
- 39160000 - School furniture
- 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
As stated in tender documentation.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Classroom Furniture to individual educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland for an initial two-year period on a call-off as required basis. If it is clear that the framework continues to deliver value for money and meet the needs of end-users, the EA reserves the right to extend this period for up to two further periods of up to 12 months each.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: As stated in tender documentation. / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: As stated in tender documentation. / Weighting: 80
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £6,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
If it is clear that the framework continues to deliver value for money and meet the needs of end-users, the EA reserves the right to extend this period for up to two further periods of up to 12 months each
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
Pupils’ Desks
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 39120000 - Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
- 39160000 - School furniture
- 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
As stated in tender documentation.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Classroom Furniture to individual educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland for an initial two-year period on a call-off as required basis. If it is clear that the framework continues to deliver value for money and meet the needs of end-users, the EA reserves the right to extend this period for up to two further periods of up to 12 months each.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: as stated in tender documentation / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: as stated in tender documenation / Weighting: 80
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £6,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
If it is clear that the framework continues to deliver value for money and meet the needs of end-users, the EA reserves the right to extend this period for up to two further periods of up to 12 months each
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
Pupil’s Examination Desk and Trolley
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 39120000 - Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
- 39160000 - School furniture
- 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
as stated in tender documentation
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Classroom Furniture to individual educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland for an initial two-year period on a call-off as required basis. If it is clear that the framework continues to deliver value for money and meet the needs of end-users, the EA reserves the right to extend this period for up to two further periods of up to 12 months each.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: as stated in tender documentation / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: as stated in tender documentation / Weighting: 80
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £6,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
If it is clear that the framework continues to deliver value for money and meet the needs of end-users, the EA reserves the right to extend this period for up to two further periods of up to 12 months each
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
Pupils’ Tables
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 39120000 - Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
- 39160000 - School furniture
- 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
as stated in tender documentation
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Classroom Furniture to individual educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland for an initial two-year period on a call-off as required basis. If it is clear that the framework continues to deliver value for money and meet the needs of end-users, the EA reserves the right to extend this period for up to two further periods of up to 12 months each.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: as stated in tender documentation / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: as stated in tender documentation / Weighting: 80
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £6,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
If it is clear that the framework continues to deliver value for money and meet the needs of end-users, the EA reserves the right to extend this period for up to two further periods of up to 12 months each
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
Pupil’s Home Economic Bench
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 39120000 - Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
- 39160000 - School furniture
- 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
as stated in tender documentation
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Classroom Furniture to individual educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland for an initial two-year period on a call-off as required basis. If it is clear that the framework continues to deliver value for money and meet the needs of end-users, the EA reserves the right to extend this period for up to two further periods of up to 12 months each.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: as stated in tender documentation / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: as stated in tender documentation / Weighting: 80
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £6,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
If it is clear that the framework continues to deliver value for money and meet the needs of end-users, the EA reserves the right to extend this period for up to two further periods of up to 12 months each
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
Teacher’s Workstation, Pedestal and Chair
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 39120000 - Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
- 39160000 - School furniture
- 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Classroom Furniture to individual educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland for an initial two-year period on a call-off as required basis. If it is clear that the framework continues to deliver value for money and meet the needs of end-users, the EA reserves the right to extend this period for up to two further periods of up to 12 months each.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: As stated in tender documentation / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: As stated in tender documentation / Weighting: 80
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £6,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
If it is clear that the framework continues to deliver value for money and meet the needs of end-users, the EA reserves the right to extend this period for up to two further periods of up to 12 months each
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
Classroom Storage
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 39120000 - Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
- 39160000 - School furniture
- 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Classroom Furniture to individual educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland for an initial two-year period on a call-off as required basis. If it is clear that the framework continues to deliver value for money and meet the needs of end-users, the EA reserves the right to extend this period for up to two further periods of up to 12 months each.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: as stated in tender documentation / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: as stated in tender documentation / Weighting: 80
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £6,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
If it is clear that the framework continues to deliver value for money and meet the needs of end-users, the EA reserves the right to extend this period for up to two further periods of up to 12 months each
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
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 7
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
12 August 2021
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 10 November 2021
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
12 August 2021
Local time
3:30pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic payment will be used
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)
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
OMAGH
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The UK does not currently have any such bodies with responsibilities for appeal/mediation procedures
OMAGH
Country
United Kingdom