Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
the Education Authority
40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT1 2NQ
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.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
CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment for EDUCATION AUTHORITY
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: • Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.
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: £5,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 39311000 - Light catering equipment
- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies
- 39711360 - Ovens
- 42214100 - Cooking ovens
- 39711361 - Electric ovens
- 42942000 - Ovens and accessories
- 39721100 - Domestic cooking appliances
- 39312000 - Food-preparation equipment
- 39314000 - Industrial kitchen equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: • Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with option to extend for period/s up to 24 months.
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
A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot/Section. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Framework Agreement. Any information on previous volumes or value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee is given as to the exact value under this Framework. Any levels or aggregate values of goods referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The EA reserves the right to move value between the Lots/Sections as required, however, the overarching value will not exceed £5,000,000 ex VAT or £6,000,000 inc VAT
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 39311000 - Light catering equipment
- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies
- 39711360 - Ovens
- 42214100 - Cooking ovens
- 39711361 - Electric ovens
- 42942000 - Ovens and accessories
- 39721100 - Domestic cooking appliances
- 39312000 - Food-preparation equipment
- 39314000 - Industrial kitchen equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: • Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with option to extend for period/s up to 24 months.
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
A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot/Section. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Framework Agreement. Any information on previous volumes or value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee is given as to the exact value under this Framework. Any levels or aggregate values of goods referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The EA reserves the right to move value between the Lots/Sections as required, however, the overarching value will not exceed £5,000,000 ex VAT or £6,000,000 inc VAT
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 High Speed Ovens
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 39311000 - Light catering equipment
- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies
- 39711360 - Ovens
- 42214100 - Cooking ovens
- 39711361 - Electric ovens
- 42942000 - Ovens and accessories
- 39721100 - Domestic cooking appliances
- 39312000 - Food-preparation equipment
- 39314000 - Industrial kitchen equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: • Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with option to extend for period/s up to 24 months.
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
A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot/Section. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Framework Agreement. Any information on previous volumes or value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee is given as to the exact value under this Framework. Any levels or aggregate values of goods referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The EA reserves the right to move value between the Lots/Sections as required, however, the overarching value will not exceed £5,000,000 ex VAT or £6,000,000 inc VAT
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 39311000 - Light catering equipment
- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies
- 39711360 - Ovens
- 42214100 - Cooking ovens
- 39711361 - Electric ovens
- 42942000 - Ovens and accessories
- 39721100 - Domestic cooking appliances
- 39312000 - Food-preparation equipment
- 39314000 - Industrial kitchen equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: • Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with option to extend for period/s up to 24 months.
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
A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot/Section. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Framework Agreement. Any information on previous volumes or value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee is given as to the exact value under this Framework. Any levels or aggregate values of goods referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The EA reserves the right to move value between the Lots/Sections as required, however, the overarching value will not exceed £5,000,000 ex VAT or £6,000,000 inc VAT
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: 2025/S 000-006747
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 August 2025
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: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
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
CE-Tech
Unit A6
BALLYMENA
BT42 3AZ
Telephone
+44 2825631731
Fax
+44 2825631779
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
STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD
205 Carnalbanagh Road, Broughshane
BALLYMENA
BT42 4NY
Telephone
+44 2825861711
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
MASSEY CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED
17b maghaberry road
CRAIGAVON
bt670je
Telephone
+44 2892619009
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
BRODERICK BROS. LIMITED
Cloverhill Industrial Estate
Clondalkin
Dublin 22
Telephone
+35 314291508
Fax
+35 014509570
Country
Ireland
NUTS code
- IE - Ireland
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Galgorm Hygiene
7 Corbally Road
Ballymena
BT42 1JQ
nikitta.andrew@galgormgroup.com
Telephone
+44 2825643211
Fax
+44 2825647614
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
Catering Beverage Services
43 edgar road
carryduff
BT8 8AN
Telephone
+44 2890814336
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: £1,800,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,800,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
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: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CE-Tech
Unit A6
BALLYMENA
BT42 3AZ
Telephone
+44 2825631731
Fax
+44 2825631779
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
STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD
205 Carnalbanagh Road, Broughshane
BALLYMENA
BT42 4NY
Telephone
+44 2825861711
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
MASSEY CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED
17b maghaberry road
CRAIGAVON
bt670je
Telephone
+44 2892619009
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
BRODERICK BROS. LIMITED
Cloverhill Industrial Estate
Clondalkin
Dublin 22
Telephone
+35 014291508
Fax
+35 014509570
Country
Ireland
NUTS code
- IE - Ireland
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Galgorm Hygiene
7 Corbally Road
Ballymena
BT42 1JQ
nikitta.andrew@galgormgroup.com
Telephone
+44 2825643211
Fax
+44 2825647614
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: £1,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 High Speed Ovens
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 August 2025
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: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
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
CE-Tech
Unit A6
BALLYMENA
BT42 3AZ
Telephone
+44 2825631731
Fax
+44 2825631779
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
MASSEY CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED
17b maghaberry road
CRAIGAVON
bt670je
Telephone
+44 2892619009
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
Galgorm Hygiene
7 Corbally Road
Ballymena
BT42 1JQ
nikitta.andrew@galgormgroup.com
Telephone
+44 2825643211
Fax
+44 2825647614
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: £850,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £850,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
4
Lot No
4
Title
Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 August 2025
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: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
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
STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD
205 Carnalbanagh Road, Broughshane
BALLYMENA
BT42 4NY
Telephone
+44 2825861711
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
MASSEY CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED
17b maghaberry road
CRAIGAVON
bt670je
Telephone
+44 2892619009
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
Galgorm Hygiene
7 Corbally Road
Ballymena
BT42 1JQ
nikitta.andrew@galgormgroup.com
Telephone
+44 2825643211
Fax
+44 2825647614
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: £850,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £850,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This Framework is established by the Education Authority and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows, who at some point, during the life of the Contract 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 nonparticipating institutions may already have in place. . Department of Education - Schools Plus https://www.educationni.gov.uk/services/schoolsplus 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.. FE Colleges : https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. NICIE - https://nicie.org/ . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI Independent Schools in NI https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ . 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). Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP). As a Public Sector Procurement organisation, EA must adhere to the Procurement Policy Notes https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/procurement-policy-notes-ppns.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The UK does not have any such bodies with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures. 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 as amended.
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom