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Published 11 Jul 2023, 16:09 BST

Official UK procurement notice

EDR-22-012 Science Supplies and Small Value Technology Consumables

Official notice

Authority: the Education Authority (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement25 lotsGoodsOpen procedureMax 11 lots to bidMax 14 lots per supplier
Sectors: Chemical products (24)Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting (31)Medical Devices & Pharma (33)
+2 moreLaboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (38)Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products (39)
 Delivery: Northern Ireland (UKN)
Framework ceiling (notional)£4,300,000total for 25 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 13 Nov 2023
Lots 25max 14 won per supplier · max 11 to bid

What is being bought25 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

EDR 22-012 - Science Supplies and Small Value Technology Consumables- The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of science supplies and small value technology consumables to all schools across NI for the period of 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2027. This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies 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 non-participating institutions may already have in place. www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus ↗ 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. www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-edu… ↗ Further Education Colleges in NI www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ ↗ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ire… ↗ Independent School in NI Libraries NI: 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)

  • Recurrence: January 2024

CPV: Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries · Animal products · Cable connectors · Checking and testing apparatus · Chemical products · Circuit testers · Educational equipment · Electrical equipment and apparatus · Electronic components · Electronic equipment · Electronic supplies · Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies · +12 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 12 suppliers

Lots and requirements (25)Procurement structure

25 lots · 11 with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 11 and win at most 14 of them

Every one of these 11 lots carries the same published figure, £390,909: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Laboratory Glasswareceiling above
Delivery: Northern Ireland
Variant bids: not allowed
24000000 Chemical products31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies31711000 Electronic supplies31711100 Electronic components33793000 Laboratory glassware
Lot #2Laboratory Apparatusceiling above
Delivery: Northern Ireland
Variant bids: not allowed
24000000 Chemical products31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies31711000 Electronic supplies31711100 Electronic components33793000 Laboratory glassware
Lot #3Laboratory Storageceiling above
Delivery: Northern Ireland
Variant bids: not allowed
24000000 Chemical products31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies31711000 Electronic supplies31711100 Electronic components33793000 Laboratory glassware
Lot #4Chemicalsceiling above
Delivery: Northern Ireland
Variant bids: not allowed
24000000 Chemical products31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies31711000 Electronic supplies31711100 Electronic components33793000 Laboratory glassware
Lot #5Animal Plant Specimensceiling above
Delivery: Northern Ireland
Variant bids: not allowed
24000000 Chemical products31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies31711000 Electronic supplies31711100 Electronic components33793000 Laboratory glassware
Lot #6Laboratory PPEceiling above
Delivery: Northern Ireland
Variant bids: not allowed
24000000 Chemical products31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies31711000 Electronic supplies31711100 Electronic components33793000 Laboratory glassware
Lot #7Visual Aids and Displaysceiling above
Delivery: Northern Ireland
Variant bids: not allowed
24000000 Chemical products31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies31711000 Electronic supplies31711100 Electronic components33793000 Laboratory glassware
Lot #8Electronic Equipmentceiling above
Delivery: Northern Ireland
Variant bids: not allowed
24000000 Chemical products31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies31711000 Electronic supplies31711100 Electronic components33793000 Laboratory glassware
Lot #9Electrical Equipmentceiling above
Delivery: Northern Ireland
Variant bids: not allowed
24000000 Chemical products31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies31711000 Electronic supplies31711100 Electronic components33793000 Laboratory glassware
Lot #10Fume Cupboardsceiling above
Delivery: Northern Ireland
Variant bids: not allowed
24000000 Chemical products31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies31711000 Electronic supplies31711100 Electronic components33793000 Laboratory glassware
Lot #11Small Value Technology Consumablesceiling above
Delivery: Northern Ireland
Variant bids: not allowed
24000000 Chemical products31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies31711000 Electronic supplies31711100 Electronic components33793000 Laboratory glassware
Lot #12Science Supplies and Technology ConsumablesPlannedLot estimate not published

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Framework Agreement for Science Supplies and Technology Consumables for educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process.

Delivery: Northern Ireland
33793000 Laboratory glassware38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Lot #13Science Supplies and Technology ConsumablesPlannedLot estimate not published

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Framework Agreement for Science Supplies and Technology Consumables for educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process.

Delivery: Northern Ireland
39141500 Fume cupboards39180000 Laboratory furniture
Lot #14Science Supplies and Techology ConsumablesPlannedLot estimate not published

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Framework Agreement for Science Supplies and Technology Consumables for educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process.

Delivery: Northern Ireland
39141500 Fume cupboards39180000 Laboratory furniture
Lot #15Science Supplies and Technology ConsumablesPlannedLot estimate not published

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Framework Agreement for Science Supplies and Technology Consumables for educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process.

Delivery: Northern Ireland
31212200 Circuit testers31400000 Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus31711100 Electronic components39162000 Educational equipment42650000 Pneumatic or motorised hand tools
Lot #16Science Supplies and Technology ConsumablesPlannedLot estimate not published

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Framework Agreement for Science Supplies and Technology Consumables for educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process.

Delivery: Northern Ireland
38300000 Measuring instruments38437000 Laboratory pipettes and accessories38500000 Checking and testing apparatus39180000 Laboratory furniture
Lot #17Science Supplies and Technology ConsumablesPlannedLot estimate not published

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Framework Agreement for Science Supplies and Technology Consumables for educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process.

Delivery: Northern Ireland
39180000 Laboratory furniture
Lot #18Science Supplies and Technology ConsumablesPlannedLot estimate not published

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Framework Agreement for Science Supplies and Technology Consumables for educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process.

Delivery: Northern Ireland
24000000 Chemical products38500000 Checking and testing apparatus
Lot #19Science Supplies and Technology ConsumablesPlannedLot estimate not published

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Framework Agreement for Science Supplies and Technology Consumables for educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process.

Delivery: Northern Ireland
03142000 Animal products38500000 Checking and testing apparatus
Lot #20Science Supplies and Technology ConsumablesPlannedLot estimate not published

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Framework Agreement for Science Supplies and Technology Consumables for educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process.

Delivery: Northern Ireland
03142000 Animal products38500000 Checking and testing apparatus
Lot #21Science Supplies and Technology ConsumablesPlannedLot estimate not published

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Framework Agreement for Science Supplies and Technology Consumables for educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process.

Delivery: Northern Ireland
38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Lot #22Science Supplies and Technology ConsumablesPlannedLot estimate not published

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Framework Agreement for Science Supplies and Technology Consumables for educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process.

Delivery: Northern Ireland
31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies31711000 Electronic supplies31711100 Electronic components
Lot #23Science Supplies and Technology ConsumablesPlannedLot estimate not published

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Framework Agreement for Science Supplies and Technology Consumables for educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process.

Delivery: Northern Ireland
31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies31710000 Electronic equipment31711000 Electronic supplies31711100 Electronic components
Lot #24Science Supplies and Technology ConsumablesPlannedLot estimate not published

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Framework Agreement for Science Supplies and Technology Consumables for educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process.

Delivery: Northern Ireland
31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies31710000 Electronic equipment31711000 Electronic supplies31711100 Electronic components
Lot #25Science Supplies and Technology ConsumablesPlannedLot estimate not published

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Framework Agreement for Science Supplies and Technology Consumables for educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process.

Delivery: Northern Ireland
31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies31710000 Electronic equipment31711000 Electronic supplies31711100 Electronic components

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “EDR-22-012 Science Supplies and Small Value Technology Consumables” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 12 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · January 2024
First published
11 Jul 2023, 16:09 BST
Last source update
13 Oct 2023, 14:26 BST
Award evaluation window
13 Nov 2023 – …
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-030306
Classification (CPV)
Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteriesAnimal productsCable connectorsChecking and testing apparatusChemical productsCircuit testersEducational equipmentElectrical equipment and apparatusElectronic componentsElectronic equipment
+14 moreElectronic suppliesElectronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e0c9 Find a Tender

Publisher note: This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies 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 non-participating institutions may already have in place. . https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. 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. . . https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI . . https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. . https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. . 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). Tenderers should ensure they read and understand the documentation found in the CFT documents area of eTendersNI. 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. This tender includes requirements relating to Human Rights, Modern Slavery, Supply Chain Resilience and Social Value and all tenders must meet the requirements detailed in the tender documentation to be compliant. . EA reserves the right to: . 1. Not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice.. 2. To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition.. 3. To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: eTendersNI · Who buys & how to bid on eTendersNI
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Northern Ireland registration
Appointment period ends
13 Nov 2023, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
13 Nov 2023, 15:30 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

etendersni.gov.uk/epps ↗

Timeline

17 Sept 2023 → 11 Feb 2024 · 5 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    17 Sept 2023, 00:00 BST
  2. Notice published
    13 Oct 2023, 14:26 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    13 Nov 2023, 15:00 GMT
  4. Bids opened
    13 Nov 2023, 15:30 GMT
  5. Bids must remain valid until
    11 Feb 2024, 23:59 GMT

Notice history

5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 13 Oct 2023
  1. Published value published: £4,300,000
    13 Oct 2023, 14:26 BST
  2. Status changed to active
    13 Oct 2023, 14:26 BST
  3. Procurement method changed
    13 Oct 2023, 14:26 BST
  4. Deadline published: 13 Nov 2023, 15:00 GMT
    13 Oct 2023, 14:26 BST
  5. Buyer details updated
    13 Oct 2023, 14:26 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

The Education Authority

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawEducation 40 Academy Street, Belfast, UK, BT1 2NQContact email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • 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.Review body Belfast

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.