Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
the Education Authority
3 Charlemont Place, The Mall
Armagh
BT61 9AX
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 Refrigeration, Dishwashers and Food Preparation Equipment
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
CAT-23-001-008, CAT-23-001-009 and CAT-23-001-010 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority are carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with Commercial Refrigeration, Freezing and Chilling Equipment, Dishwashing Equipment and Food Preparation Equipment. To participate suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire on or before 5pm on Thursday 10 August 2023.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Dishwashers and Associated Equipment
Lot No
CAT-23-001-008
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CAT-23-001-008 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority are carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with Commercial Dishwashing Equipment Tabling and Associated Items. To participate suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire on or before 5pm on Thursday 10 August 2023. Please note that in order to participate in a further tender exercise to supply this equipment tenderers must have qualified for and been accepted to DPS CAT-23-001 Catering Equipment for the respective Lot.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Refrigeration Freezing and Chilling Equipment
Lot No
CAT-23-001-009
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CAT-23-001-009 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority are carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with Commercial Refrigeration, Freezing and Chilling Equipment. To participate suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire on or before 5pm on Thursday 10 August 2023. Please note that in order to participate in a further tender exercise to supply this equipment tenderers must have qualified for and been accepted to DPS CAT-23-001 Catering Equipment for the respective Lot.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Food Preparation Equipment
Lot No
CAT-23-001-010
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CAT-23-001-010 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority are carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with Commercial Food Preparation Equipment. To participate suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire on or before 5pm on Thursday 10 August 2023. Please note that in order to participate in a further tender exercise to supply this equipment tenderers must have qualified for and been accepted to DPS CAT-23-001 Catering Equipment for the respective Lot.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 October 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
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
It is the intention of The Education Authority issue Pre-Market Engagement questionnaires to suppliers interested in tendering for the Equipment lots as specified in this advertisement. Should you wish to participate in this pre-market engagement exercise you must email catering.procure@eani.org.uk by 5pm on Thursday 10 August 2023 with the subject CAT-23-001-008 PME Questionnaire with a brief summary of the products your organisation is interested in supplying. All future tender documentation will be made available via the http://etendersni.gov.uk website CAT-23-001 Catering Equipment Dynamic Purchasing System and potential tenderers must be registered on this website to ensure they have access to tender documentation. Furthermore, tenderers must have already applied for and passed the qualification stage for the relevant equipment Lots on CAT-23-001 as published on 31 May 2023 to be able to participate in any further specific competitions for catering equipment. This pre-market engagement meeting is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise. Failure to show interest does not restrict providers from participating in any future procurement exercise.