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FMM-22-010 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3
Building construction work
Building installation work
Construction work
+3 more
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published3
Procurement Intelligence
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Prepared 7 Sept 2026, 19:00 BST
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Bid readiness
Review notice
Check official notice for submission route
Scope structure
3lots
1 published CPV family
Decision Velocity
~52 days
Sector median: 52 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No published extension signal
Pricing & Budget Savings
£71,200,000
3 award suppliers linked
Bidding Competition
10 bids
No bid spread metrics published
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 45)
Based on 1,593 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
11.67%
Typical Bids Received
2 bidders
Typical Evaluation Window
52 days
Historical record: Irwin ME Ltd has won 13 previous contracts with this contracting authority in this category.
Procurement history indicates repeat engagement with this buyer in this sector. All competitions remain open to qualifying tenderers.
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 45)
Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
| Supplier | Awards won in sector | Total awarded value | Avg. winning discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 contracts | £8,080,876 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
| 69 contracts | £2,790,776 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
C.L.C Contractors LimitedCRN: 01230435 | 51 contracts | £292,134,561,067 | -40.9% below budget |
BELL GROUP LTDCRN: SC114142 | 42 contracts | £470,582,179,692 | -22.1% below budget |
JP Developers LtdCRN: 03873231 | 41 contracts | £12,499,028,816 | -31.4% below budget |
KOMPAN LIMITEDCRN: 01704623 | 34 contracts | £109,811,792,407 | -9.5% below budget |
PDP MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL LIMITEDCRN: 05494484 | 33 contracts | £200,378,445 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
D R JONES YEOVIL LTD.CRN: 02877463 | 29 contracts | £9,472,772,321 | -29.6% below budget |
| 26 contracts | £407,472,667,596 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
HAGS-SMP LIMITEDCRN: 00908021 | 24 contracts | £82,353,202,287 | -2.8% below budget |
Evidence coverage
8/12 core inputs published
Comparable published opportunities
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
| Published procedure | Published value | Matching evidence |
|---|---|---|
Portsmouth International Port - Repairs &Maintenance Support Staff and Ancillary Services 2026Portsmouth City Council · 2 Sept 2026, 14:39 BST | £4,000,000 | same CPV family |
Repairs and Maintenance for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue ServiceHampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service · 7 Sept 2026, 16:44 BST | £15,000,000 | same CPV family |
PS-26-151 - Housing Maintenance & Owner Occ Framework (PRJ0013890)East Ayrshire Council · 27 Aug 2026, 15:18 BST | £4,500,000 | same CPV family |
CM3576 HV and ACB Electrical Works and Services FrameworkYORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED · 26 Aug 2026, 17:26 BST | £14,250,000 | same CPV family |
Public Sector Construction Works 2NHS Shared Business Services Limited · 3 Sept 2026, 15:14 BST | £750,000,000 | same CPV family |
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: the Education Authority: "FMM-22-010 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 3 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | the Education Authority | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | complete No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: the Education Authority
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for the Education Authority. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
7.5Bids / Report (median)
Supplier ConcentrationLow Concentration
Irwin ME LtdTop vendor: 17.8% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 278 active published awards; 90 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers in this Category (CPV 45):
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable Value | Avg. Price Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin ME Ltd | 13 wins | £371,340,002 | — |
| Maurice Flynn and Sons Ltd | 8 wins | £346,900,001 | — |
| Greystone Joinery Construction Ltd | 8 wins | £232,500,002 | — |
| CHC Group Ltd | 7 wins | £422,795,001 | — |
| IMAC Educational Support Services Ltd | 4 wins | £87,900,001 | — |
Procedure terms
Contracting Authoritythe Education Authority | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published5 Sept 2024, 16:59 BST | Last source update5 Sept 2024, 16:59 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationBuilding construction work, Building installation work, Construction work, Construction work for buildings relating to education and research, Refurbishment work, Roof works and other special trade construction works | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-03df2b | ||
What is being bought
The Measured Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building: Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3. Works / Services include the following Core Skill Disciplines: Building Works, Asbestos Services 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 Building: 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 Mid and East Antrim and Antrim and Newtownabbey Lot 2 Building: 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 Lisburn and Castlereagh and Ards and North Down Lot 3 Building: 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 Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon.
What changed
From the official release history
- Status changed to complete
5 Sept 2024, 16:59 BST - Official notice release published
5 Sept 2024, 16:59 BST - Buyer information updated
5 Sept 2024, 16:59 BST - Official notice release published
2 Oct 2023, 11:43 BST - Official notice release published
15 Sept 2023, 14:19 BST - Official notice release published
24 Aug 2023, 11:12 BST - tender value changed
31 Jul 2023, 15:51 BST - Status changed to published status
31 Jul 2023, 15:51 BST - Official notice release published
31 Jul 2023, 15:51 BST - Submission deadline changed to published date
31 Jul 2023, 15:51 BST - Published value updated to £71,200,000
5 Jul 2023, 21:19 BST - Status changed to active
5 Jul 2023, 21:19 BST - Official notice release published
5 Jul 2023, 21:19 BST - Submission deadline changed to 30 Aug 2023, 15:00 BST
5 Jul 2023, 21:19 BST - Buyer information updated
5 Jul 2023, 21:19 BST
Lots and requirements (3)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Lot 1 Building maintenance service works Area North Council area Mid and East Antrim and Antrim and Newtownabbey Award per Item: NocancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe Measured Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building: Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3. Works / Services include the following Core Skill Disciplines: Building Works, Asbestos Services 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 Building: 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 Mid and East Antrim and Antrim and Newtownabbey Lot 2 Building: 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 Lisburn and Castlereagh and Ards and North Down Lot 3 Building: 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 Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon. Additional information: This Framework has been awarded by 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 contract these bodies may wish to utilise the Framework 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. Due to the independent nature of these bodies and schools within Northern Ireland, there is no obligation to become party to the Framework. These bodies include:. • 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 onsite at all of these schools, Controlled Youth Centres and Libraries NI.https://www.educationni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. • Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Independent School in NI; and. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. The value shown in V.2.4 is the highest value is the highest value estimated in the following range for the requirement £10,800,000 ex VAT [£12,960,000 inc. VAT] and £21,600,000 ex VAT [£25,920,000 inc. VAT] which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework with additional contingency should the demand increase for any reason, given the essential nature of the works under the contract i.e. reactive works which cannot be forecasted in the pre procurement exercise or tender stage. The Authority expressly reserves the rights to utilise the non-exclusivity clauses as outlined in the Framework documents at EA’s sole discretion.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #2Lot 2 Building maintenance service works Area East Council area Lisburn and Castlereagh and Ards and North Down Award per Item: NocancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe Measured Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building: Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3. Works / Services include the following Core Skill Disciplines: Building Works, Asbestos Services 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 Building: 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 Mid and East Antrim and Antrim and Newtownabbey Lot 2 Building: 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 Lisburn and Castlereagh and Ards and North Down Lot 3 Building: 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 Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon. Additional information: This Framework has been awarded by 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 contract these bodies may wish to utilise the Framework 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. Due to the independent nature of these bodies and schools within Northern Ireland, there is no obligation to become party to the Framework. These bodies include:. • 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 onsite at all of these schools, Controlled Youth Centres and Libraries NI.https://www.educationni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. • Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Independent School in NI; and. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. The value shown in V.2.4 is the highest value is the highest value estimated in the following range for the requirement £10,800,000 ex VAT [£12,960,000 inc. VAT] and £21,600,000 ex VAT [£25,920,000 inc. VAT] which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework with additional contingency should the demand increase for any reason, given the essential nature of the works under the contract i.e. reactive works which cannot be forecasted in the pre procurement exercise or tender stage. The Authority expressly reserves the rights to utilise the non-exclusivity clauses as outlined in the Framework documents at EA’s sole discretion.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #3Lot 3 Building maintenance service works Area South West Council area Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Award per Item: NocancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe Measured Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building: Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3. Works / Services include the following Core Skill Disciplines: Building Works, Asbestos Services 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 Building: 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 Mid and East Antrim and Antrim and Newtownabbey Lot 2 Building: 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 Lisburn and Castlereagh and Ards and North Down Lot 3 Building: 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 Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon. Additional information: This Framework has been awarded by 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 contract these bodies may wish to utilise the Framework 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. Due to the independent nature of these bodies and schools within Northern Ireland, there is no obligation to become party to the Framework. These bodies include:. • 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 onsite at all of these schools, Controlled Youth Centres and Libraries NI.https://www.educationni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. • Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Independent School in NI; and. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. The value shown in V.2.4 is the highest value is the highest value estimated in the following range for the requirement £14,000,000 ex VAT [£16,800,000 inc. VAT] and £28,000,000 ex VAT [£33,600,000 inc. VAT] which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework with additional contingency should the demand increase for any reason, given the essential nature of the works under the contract i.e. reactive works which cannot be forecasted in the pre procurement exercise or tender stage. The Authority expressly reserves the rights to utilise the non-exclusivity clauses as outlined in the Framework documents at EA’s sole discretion.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
5 Sept 2024, 16:59 BST - Award active
Not published · Not published - Award active
Not published · Not published - Award active
Not published · Not published - Contract active
Signed 30 Aug 2024, 00:00 BST · £21,600,000 - Contract active
Signed 30 Aug 2024, 00:00 BST · £21,600,000 - Contract active
Signed 30 Aug 2024, 00:00 BST · £28,000,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards MAURICE FLYNN SONS LTD Not published · Not published · active D MARTIN BUILDING Not published · Not published · active Greystone Joinery Construction Ltd Not published · Not published · active |
Contracts Lot 1 Building maintenance service works (Area North) (Council area Mid and East Antrim and Antrim and Newtownabbey) Award per Item: No £21,600,000 · signed 30 Aug 2024, 00:00 BST · active Lot 2 Building maintenance service works (Area East) (Council area Lisburn and Castlereagh and Ards and North Down) Award per Item: No £21,600,000 · signed 30 Aug 2024, 00:00 BST · active Lot 3 Building maintenance service works (Area South West) (Council area Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon) Award per Item: No £28,000,000 · signed 30 Aug 2024, 00:00 BST · active |
Bid statistics bids: 10 (lot 1) electronicBids: 10 (lot 1) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 10 (lot 1) smeBids: 8 (lot 1) bids: 10 (lot 2) electronicBids: 10 (lot 2) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 10 (lot 2) smeBids: 8 (lot 2) bids: 9 (lot 3) electronicBids: 9 (lot 3) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 3) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 9 (lot 3) smeBids: 7 (lot 3) |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
the Education Authority
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