Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Education Authority NI
Ballee Centre, Ballee Road West
Ballymena
BT42 2HS
Contact
business.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
Middletown Centre for Autism
35 Rathtrillick Park
Middletown
BT60 4HZ
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
Libraries NI
Lisburn City Library 23 Linenhall Street
Lisburn
BT28 1FJ
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
Armagh Observatory
College Hill
Armagh
BT61 9DG
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
Armagh Planetarium
College Hill
Armagh
BT61 9DB
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.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
BSP-20-013 Uniforms, Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 18110000 - Occupational clothing
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The EA invites tenders for the provision of Uniforms, Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment. Lots 1, 2, 3 and 6 will run from 1st June 2021 for a 2 year Initial Contract Period on an as and when required basis, with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. Lots 4 and 5 will join part of this Framework from 1st September 2021 for an initial contract period of 21 months with an option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Business Services and Products Procurement Category, based in Ballymena.
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: £1,150,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Protective Clothing
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18113000 - Industrial clothing
- 18222000 - Corporate clothing
- 18420000 - Clothing accessories
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 18410000 - Special clothing
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the provision of Uniforms, Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment. Lots 1, 2, 3 and 6 will run from 1st June 2021 for a 2 year Initial Contract Period on an as and when required basis, with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. Lots 4 and 5 will join part of this Framework from 1st September 2021 for an initial contract period of 21 months with an option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Business Services and Products Procurement Category, based in Ballymena.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: AC1 Methodology / Weighting: 16
Quality criterion - Name: AC2 Quality Assurance / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: AC3 Contingency / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: AC4 Social Considerations Requirement / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: AC5 Cost / Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for 2 further 12 month 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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - School Crossing Patrol
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18113000 - Industrial clothing
- 18222000 - Corporate clothing
- 18420000 - Clothing accessories
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 18410000 - Special clothing
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the provision of Uniforms, Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment. Lots 1, 2, 3 and 6 will run from 1st June 2021 for a 2 year Initial Contract Period on an as and when required basis, with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. Lots 4 and 5 will join part of this Framework from 1st September 2021 for an initial contract period of 21 months with an option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Business Services and Products Procurement Category, based in Ballymena.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: AC1 Methodology / Weighting: 16
Quality criterion - Name: AC2 Quality Assurance / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: AC3 Contingency / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: AC4 Social Considerations Requirement / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: AC5 Cost / Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for 2 further 12 month 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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Miscellaneous Items, Equipment and Gloves
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18113000 - Industrial clothing
- 18222000 - Corporate clothing
- 18420000 - Clothing accessories
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 18410000 - Special clothing
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the provision of Uniforms, Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment. Lots 1, 2, 3 and 6 will run from 1st June 2021 for a 2 year Initial Contract Period on an as and when required basis, with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. Lots 4 and 5 will join part of this Framework from 1st September 2021 for an initial contract period of 21 months with an option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Business Services and Products Procurement Category, based in Ballymena.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: AC1 Methodology / Weighting: 16
Quality criterion - Name: AC2 Quality Assurance / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: AC3 Contingency / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: AC4 Social Considerations Requirement / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: AC5 Cost / Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for 2 further 12 month 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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Catering Accessories
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18113000 - Industrial clothing
- 18222000 - Corporate clothing
- 18420000 - Clothing accessories
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 18410000 - Special clothing
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the provision of Uniforms, Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment. Lots 1, 2, 3 and 6 will run from 1st June 2021 for a 2 year Initial Contract Period on an as and when required basis, with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. Lots 4 and 5 will join part of this Framework from 1st September 2021 for an initial contract period of 21 months with an option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Business Services and Products Procurement Category, based in Ballymena.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: AC1 Methodology / Weighting: 16
Quality criterion - Name: AC2 Quality Assurance / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: AC3 Contingency / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: AC4 Social Considerations Requirement / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: AC5 Cost / Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for 2 further 12 month 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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Catering Uniforms
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18113000 - Industrial clothing
- 18222000 - Corporate clothing
- 18420000 - Clothing accessories
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 18410000 - Special clothing
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the provision of Uniforms, Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment. Lots 1, 2, 3 and 6 will run from 1st June 2021 for a 2 year Initial Contract Period on an as and when required basis, with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. Lots 4 and 5 will join part of this Framework from 1st September 2021 for an initial contract period of 21 months with an option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Business Services and Products Procurement Category, based in Ballymena.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: AC1 Methodology / Weighting: 16
Quality criterion - Name: AC2 Quality Assurance / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: AC3 Contingency / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: AC4 Social Considerations Requirement / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: AC5 Cost / Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for 2 further 12 month 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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 Specialist Protective Clothing and Equipment
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18113000 - Industrial clothing
- 18222000 - Corporate clothing
- 18420000 - Clothing accessories
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 18410000 - Special clothing
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the provision of Uniforms, Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment. Lots 1, 2, 3 and 6 will run from 1st June 2021 for a 2 year Initial Contract Period on an as and when required basis, with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. Lots 4 and 5 will join part of this Framework from 1st September 2021 for an initial contract period of 21 months with an option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Business Services and Products Procurement Category, based in Ballymena.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: AC1 Methodology / Weighting: 16
Quality criterion - Name: AC2 Quality Assurance / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: AC3 Contingency / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: AC4 Social Considerations Requirement / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for 2 further 12 month 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
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: 2021/S 000-004466
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - Protective Clothing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PJD Safety Supplies
122-124 Moore Street
AUGHNACLOY
BT69 6AA
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)
Total value of the contract/lot: £560,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - School Crossing Patrol
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Charles Hughes Ltd.
Westport Business and Technology Park, Westport, Co Mayo, Ireland
Westport
F28FY88
Country
Ireland
NUTS code
- IE - Ireland
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 - Miscellaneous Items, Equipment and Gloves
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HEALTHY BEAN LTD
501 COCHRANE LODGE, 501 COCHRANE LODGE 5 WEST PARKSIDE, NORTH GREENWICH
LONDON
SE100ZD
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)
Total value of the contract/lot: £85,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
4
Lot No
4
Title
Lot 4 - Catering Accessories
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mi Hub Limited formally MWUK
3 LONG ACRE
DERBY
DE74 2UD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
5
Lot No
5
Title
Lot 5 - Catering Uniforms
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mi Hub Limited formally MWUK
3 LONG ACRE
DERBY
DE74 2UD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £240,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
6
Lot No
6
Title
Lot 6 Specialist Protective Clothing and Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
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: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HEALTHY BEAN LTD
501 COCHRANE LODGE, 501 COCHRANE LODGE 5 WEST PARKSIDE, NORTH GREENWICH
LONDON
SE100ZD
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)
Total value of the contract/lot: £45,000
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).
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The UK does not have any such review bodies with responsibilities for appeal/mediation procedures
Ballymena
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The Education Authority incorporated a standstill period at the point. information on the award of the contract was communicated to tenderers. That notification provided full information on the award. decision. The standstill period, which was for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provided time for the unsuccessful tenderers to challenge. the award decision before any contracts were entered into. . UK does not currently have any such bodies with responsibilities for appeal/. mediation. procedures.