Contract

FMM-23-003 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Mechanical and Electrical - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3

  • the Education Authority
  • Northern Ireland Library Authority - Libraries NI

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-077786

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-047ad0 (view related notices)

Published 27 November 2025, 3:37pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

the Education Authority

40 Academy Street

Belfast

BT1 2NQ

Contact

minorworks.procureeani.org.uk

Email

minorworks.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.1) Name and addresses

Northern Ireland Library Authority - Libraries NI

Lisburn City Library 23 Linenhall Street

Lisburn

BT28 1FJ

Email

minorworks.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 involves joint procurement

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-23-003 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Mechanical and Electrical - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45453100 - Refurbishment work

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

The Measured Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Mechanical and Electrical: Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3. Works / Services include the following Core Skill Disciplines: Mechanical and Electrical maintenance Works and a number of other related disciplines along with Supplementary Skill disciplines. Economic Operators are advised to refer to the tender documents for further information. The project may include task orders with a value of up to £500k. Lot 1 Mechanical and Electrical: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council areas of Derry and Strabane. Lot 2 Mechanical and Electrical: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council area of Belfast. Lot 3 Mechanical and Electrical: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council areas of Fermanagh and Omagh

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: £9,277,643.98

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 Mechanical and Electrical maintenance works Area North Council Areas Derry and Strabane

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45310000 - Electrical installation work
  • 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Measured Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Mechanical and Electrical: Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3. Works / Services include the following Core Skill Disciplines: Mechanical and Electrical maintenance Works and a number of other related disciplines along with Supplementary Skill disciplines. Economic Operators are advised to refer to the tender documents for further information. The project may include task orders with a value of up to £500k. Lot 1 Mechanical and Electrical: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council areas of Derry and Strabane. Lot 2 Mechanical and Electrical: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council area of Belfast. Lot 3 Mechanical and Electrical: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council areas of Fermanagh and Omagh

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Lot Contract period of two years with the option of additional periods for a total maximum Lot Contract duration of 4 years.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 Mechanical and Electrical maintenance maintenance works Area East Council Area Belfast

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45310000 - Electrical installation work
  • 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Measured Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Mechanical and Electrical: Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3. Works / Services include the following Core Skill Disciplines: Mechanical and Electrical maintenance Works and a number of other related disciplines along with Supplementary Skill disciplines. Economic Operators are advised to refer to the tender documents for further information. The project may include task orders with a value of up to £500k. Lot 1 Mechanical and Electrical: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council areas of Derry and Strabane. Lot 2 Mechanical and Electrical: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council area of Belfast. Lot 3 Mechanical and Electrical: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council areas of Fermanagh and Omagh

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Lot Contract period of two years with the option of additional periods for a total maximum Lot Contract duration of 4 years.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 Mechanical and Electrical maintenance works Area South West Council Areas Fermanagh and Omagh

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45310000 - Electrical installation work
  • 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Measured Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Mechanical and Electrical: Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3. Works / Services include the following Core Skill Disciplines: Mechanical and Electrical maintenance Works and a number of other related disciplines along with Supplementary Skill disciplines. Economic Operators are advised to refer to the tender documents for further information. The project may include task orders with a value of up to £500k. Lot 1 Mechanical and Electrical: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council areas of Derry and Strabane. Lot 2 Mechanical and Electrical: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council area of Belfast. Lot 3 Mechanical and Electrical: comprising administration premises, youth service premises, special schools (including school meals kitchens), primary and nursery schools, post-primary schools (including school meal kitchens) and transport premises and depots in the council areas of Fermanagh and Omagh

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Lot Contract period of two years with the option of additional periods for a total maximum Lot Contract duration of 4 years.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

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: 2024/S 000-020493

four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice

The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

1

Lot No

1

Title

Lot 1 Mechanical and Electrical maintenance works (Area North) (Council Areas Derry and Strabane)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

27 November 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MICHAEL NUGENT LTD

2 Tandragee Road

DUNGANNON

BT70 3DS

Email

sharon@michaelnugent.co.uk

Telephone

+28 87758617

Fax

+28 87758983

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: £80,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,524,122.15


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

2

Lot No

2

Title

Lot 2 Mechanical and Electrical maintenance maintenance works (Area East) (Council Area Belfast)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

27 November 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Irwin ME Limited

21 Armagh Road

Portadown

BT62 3DL

Email

adam.robinson@irwinm-e.com

Telephone

+28 38397990

Fax

+28 38333256

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: £80,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £3,764,018.16


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

3

Lot No

3

Title

Lot 3 Mechanical and Electrical maintenance works (Area South West) (Council Areas Fermanagh and Omagh)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

27 November 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

C H C GROUP LTD

Unit 33 Seagoe Industrial Area

CRAIGAVON

BT63 5QD

Email

B.regan@chcltd.com

Telephone

+28 38338760

Fax

+28 38338760

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: £80,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,989,503.67


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The Education Authority

Belfast

Country

United Kingdom