- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 - Fixed Outdoor Playground Equipment
- Lot 2 - Outdoor Fitness Equipment
- Lot 3 - Bespoke Outdoor Educational Structures
- Lot 4 - Polytunnels, Timber Sheds and Furniture, Greenhouses, Storage Containers and Cycle Shelters
- Lot 5 - Provision for Inspections of Outdoor Equipment
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Education Authority NI
40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT1 2NQ
Contact
Paul Craven
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.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
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
EDR 22-006 - FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL PLAY EQUIPMENT. The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders 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. This Framework Agreement will contain 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Fixed Outdoor Playground Equipment Lot 2 - Outdoor Fitness Equipment Lot 3 - Bespoke Outdoor Educational Structures Lot 4 - Polytunnels, Timber Sheds and Furniture, Greenhouses, Storage Containers and Cycle Shelters Lot 5 - Provision for Inspections of Outdoor Equipment
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,999,363.42
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
5
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 5
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Fixed Outdoor Playground Equipment
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37535230 - Playground merry go rounds
- 37535240 - Playground slides
- 37535250 - Playground see saws
- 37535210 - Playground swings
- 37535260 - Playground tunnels
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
EDR 22-006 - FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL PLAY EQUIPMENT. The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders 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. This Framework Agreement will contain 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Fixed Outdoor Playground Equipment Lot 2 - Outdoor Fitness Equipment Lot 3 - Bespoke Outdoor Educational Structures Lot 4 - Polytunnels, Timber Sheds and Furniture, Greenhouses, Storage Containers and Cycle Shelters Lot 5 - Provision for Inspections of Outdoor Equipment
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality (Technical Envelope) / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Price (Financial Envelope) / Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,756,575.92
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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 is for a period 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months. The maximum term of this Framework Agreement is 4 years. The estimated value of this lot, based on the maximum term of 4 years, is £1,756,575.92
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Outdoor Fitness Equipment
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37535230 - Playground merry go rounds
- 37535240 - Playground slides
- 37535250 - Playground see saws
- 37535210 - Playground swings
- 37535260 - Playground tunnels
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
EDR 22-006 - FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL PLAY EQUIPMENT. The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders 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. This Framework Agreement will contain 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Fixed Outdoor Playground Equipment Lot 2 - Outdoor Fitness Equipment Lot 3 - Bespoke Outdoor Educational Structures Lot 4 - Polytunnels, Timber Sheds and Furniture, Greenhouses, Storage Containers and Cycle Shelters Lot 5 - Provision for Inspections of Outdoor Equipment
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality (Technical Envelope) / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Price (Financial Envelope) / Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £928,050
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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 is for a period 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months. The maximum term of this Framework Agreement is 4 years. The estimated value of this lot, based on the maximum term of 4 years, is £928,050.00.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Bespoke Outdoor Educational Structures
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37535230 - Playground merry go rounds
- 37535240 - Playground slides
- 37535250 - Playground see saws
- 37535210 - Playground swings
- 37535260 - Playground tunnels
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
EDR 22-006 - FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL PLAY EQUIPMENT. The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders 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. This Framework Agreement will contain 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Fixed Outdoor Playground Equipment Lot 2 - Outdoor Fitness Equipment Lot 3 - Bespoke Outdoor Educational Structures Lot 4 - Polytunnels, Timber Sheds and Furniture, Greenhouses, Storage Containers and Cycle Shelters Lot 5 - Provision for Inspections of Outdoor Equipment
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality (Technical Envelope) / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Price (Financial Envelope) / Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £928,050
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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: 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 is for a period 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months. The maximum term of this Framework Agreement is 4 years. The estimated value of this lot, based on the maximum term of 4 years, is £928,050.00.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Polytunnels, Timber Sheds and Furniture, Greenhouses, Storage Containers and Cycle Shelters
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37535230 - Playground merry go rounds
- 37535240 - Playground slides
- 37535250 - Playground see saws
- 37535210 - Playground swings
- 37535260 - Playground tunnels
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 44211500 - Glasshouses
- 44613400 - Storage containers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
EDR 22-006 - FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL PLAY EQUIPMENT. The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders 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. This Framework Agreement will contain 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Fixed Outdoor Playground Equipment Lot 2 - Outdoor Fitness Equipment Lot 3 - Bespoke Outdoor Educational Structures Lot 4 - Polytunnels, Timber Sheds and Furniture, Greenhouses, Storage Containers and Cycle Shelters Lot 5 - Provision for Inspections of Outdoor Equipment
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality (Technical Envelope) / Weighting: 35
Cost criterion - Name: Price (Financial Envelope) / Weighting: 65
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £309,350
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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 is for a period 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months. The maximum term of this Framework Agreement is 4 years. The estimated value of this lot, based on the maximum term of 4 years, is £309,350.00.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Provision for Inspections of Outdoor Equipment
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37535230 - Playground merry go rounds
- 37535240 - Playground slides
- 37535250 - Playground see saws
- 37535210 - Playground swings
- 37535260 - Playground tunnels
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
EDR 22-006 - FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL PLAY EQUIPMENT. The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders 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. This Framework Agreement will contain 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Fixed Outdoor Playground Equipment Lot 2 - Outdoor Fitness Equipment Lot 3 - Bespoke Outdoor Educational Structures Lot 4 - Polytunnels, Timber Sheds and Furniture, Greenhouses, Storage Containers and Cycle Shelters Lot 5 - Provision for Inspections of Outdoor Equipment
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality (Technical Envelope) / Weighting: 35
Cost criterion - Name: Price (Financial Envelope) / Weighting: 65
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £77,337.50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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: 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 is for a period 2 years with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months. The maximum term of this Framework Agreement is 4 years. The estimated value of this lot, based on the maximum term of 4 years, is £77,337.50
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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: 30
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 000-009441
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
9 September 2022
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: 8 December 2022
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
9 September 2022
Local time
3:30pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
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 utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This Framework Agreement is not intended to replace any current Framework Agreements or Contracts that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place.. . • 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-plus. . • Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . • Grant 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 (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.
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom