Planning

Pre-Market Engagement Commercial Catering Equipment (Tableware, Front-, Back of House and Food Transport Equipment)

  • the Education Authority

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-022629

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03ecd4

Published 3 August 2023, 3:04pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

the Education Authority

3 Charlemont Place, The Mall

Belfast

BT61 9AX

Email

catering.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.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

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

Pre-Market Engagement Commercial Catering Equipment (Tableware, Front-, Back of House and Food Transport Equipment)

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 39310000 - Catering equipment

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

CAT-23-001-004, CAT-23-001-005, CAT-23-001-006 and CAT-23-001-007 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with Commercial Catering Equipment such as Tableware, Front and Back of House and Food Transport Equipment. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for completion by Wednesday 9 August 2023 at 5pm.

This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise.

Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

General Tableware Items

Lot No

CAT-23-001-004

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 39310000 - Catering equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

CAT-23-001-004 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with General Tableware Items such as Plastic Tableware, Stainless Steel Cutlery, Jugs and Measures. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for return on or before 5pm on Wednesday 9 August 2023.

This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise.

Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

General Front of House Equipment and Water Boiling Equipment

Lot No

CAT-23-001-005

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 39310000 - Catering equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

CAT-23-001-005 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with General Front of House Equipment and Water Boiling Equipment such as Beverage Equipment, Trays, Miscellaneous Items, Kettles, Manual and Automatic Fill Water Boilers. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for return on or before 5pm on Wednesday 9 August 2023.

This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise.

Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

General Back of House Equipment, Cooking Pans, Ovenware, Bakeware, Baking Equipment, Gastronorm Containers, Food Storage & Miscellaneous Items

Lot No

CAT-23-001-006

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 39310000 - Catering equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

CAT-23-001-006 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with General Back of House Equipment, Cooking Pans, Ovenware, Bakeware, Baking Equipment, Gastronorm Containers, Food Storage and Miscellaneous Items. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for return on or before 5pm on Wednesday 9 August 2023.

This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise.

Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Kitchen Trolleys and Insulated Cool Bags and Accessories

Lot No

CAT-23-001-007

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 39310000 - Catering equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

CAT-23-001-007 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with Kitchen Trolleys and Insulated Cool Bags and Accessories. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for return on or before 5pm on Wednesday 9 August 2023.

This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise.

Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

18 August 2023


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes