Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Education Authority NI
40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT1 2NQ
facilities.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.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
FMM-22-013 The Establishment of a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products for the Education Authority
Reference number
FMM-22-013
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 24313120 - Sulphates
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
FMM-22-013 The Establishment of a Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products for the Education Authority for a period of four years.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 24440000 - Miscellaneous fertilisers
- 24453000 - Herbicides
- 14410000 - Rock salt
- 24313122 - Ferric sulphate
- 34922100 - Road markings
- 24457000 - Fungicides
- 14300000 - Chemical and fertiliser minerals
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Locations throughout NI
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FMM-22-013 The Establishment of a Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products for the Education Authority for a period of four years.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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
Education Authority for Northern Ireland has awarded the following competition - Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products throughout NI. This Framework has been established on behalf of EA, 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, 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. The value shown in 11.1.7 is the highest value estimated in the following range: £200,000 to £500,000 GBP excluding VAT £240,000 to £600,000 GBP inclusive of VAT. This value has been calculated on the basis of a four year framework and includes contingency for higher demand during the Framework Period, for all Clients. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of products required under this Framework Agreement. Mini Competitions: A further competition may be commissioned during the framework term for additional Grounds Maintenance Products. Any further mini-competitions for competed goods will be run with all Contractors appointed to the framework irrespective of the Lot they are awarded unless otherwise excluded through poor performance. Once awarded the Competed Goods shall form part of the Standard Goods which the successful Framework Provider is eligible to provide under the terms of this Framework Agreement for the duration for the Framework Agreement.
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: 2023/S 000-015425
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Title
FMM-22-013 Grounds Maintenance Products
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 September 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nomix Enviro Ltd
Camp Road
Lincoln
LN6 9TN
Telephone
+44 8000324352
Fax
+44 8000324351
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FIDDES AND SON LTD T/A BOWCOM
Florence Works
CARDIFF
CF11 8TX
Telephone
+44 2920340323
Fax
+44 2920340325
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Lindsay Professional Sportsturf
2 Carn Court Road, Portadown
CRAIGAVON
BT63 5YX
Telephone
+44 2838339229
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WILSON SALT LTD
6 Northern Road
BELFAST
BT3 9AL
Telephone
+44 2890748551
Fax
+44 2890754937
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)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The following lots have not been awarded: Lot 3, item 30 - Granular Fertiliser (Mini Granule). Lot 7, item 70 - Weedkiller, Type 3, Glyphosate Translocated Herbicide. Lot 9, item 90 - Ferrous Sulphate. The Education Authority are considering potential sourcing strategies for these items.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The UK does not have any special review body with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures in public procurement competitions. Instead, any challenges are dealt with by the High Court, Commercial Division, to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the PCR 2015
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The UK does not have any special review body with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures in public procurement competitions. Instead, any challenges are dealt with by the High Court, Commercial Division to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the PCR 2015. The EA operated a standstill period (i.e. a minimum of 10 calendar days) at the point information on the award was communicated to tenderers. That notification provided full information on the award decision. This provided time for the unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the framework was entered into.