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Published 8 Dec 2025, 11:43 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components

Official notice

Authority: The Education Authority (Central government)

Framework agreementGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting (31) Delivery: Northern Ireland (UKN)
Framework ceiling (notional)£446,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 27 Apr 2026awarded 19 May 2026
Awarded to Rapid Electronics
Framework period 1 yr 6 moends 31 Dec 2027 · up to 30 Jun 2029 with extensions · starts 1 Jul 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

EDR 25-013 Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components - The Education Authority (EA) has established a framework for the supply and delivery of Electronic components for use in

Science and Technology Classrooms within all schools across NI for the period of 01 June 2026 to 30 November 2027 with the option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 18 months.

This framework is led 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… ↗

Colleges in NI www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ ↗

Further Education Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ire… ↗

School in NI Libraries NI: www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/ ↗

Independent 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)

Services, Works, Goods:

Goods

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 29 May 2026, 23:59 BST.

CPV: Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting · Electronic equipment · Electronic supplies · Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
Bids received
1 bids received · 1 suppliers appointed
Framework period
1 yr 6 mo · up to 3 yrs from 1 Jul 2026, n/a framework will not run for more than 4 years
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
N/A
Published description of the framework

This Framework Agreement has been awarded to a single supplier.

When determining whether a Supplier can meet the requirement, the Buyer may consider some or all of the following criteria:

a) Compatibility

b) Continuity of Requirements

c) Product Characteristics

d) Assessment Availability (where required)

e) Delivery Lead Time

f) Price

The EA reserves the right to add or remove products from the Framework Schedule at any time during the term of the Framework. The number or extent of such additions or deletions will not be limited.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 1 yr 6 moSMEPublished value£446,000
Contract period: 1 Jul 2026 – 31 Dec 2027 (1 yr 6 mo) · up to 30 Jun 2029 with extensionsValue: £446,000 exc. VAT · £535,200 inc. VAT
Delivery: Northern IrelandEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: There will be the option to extend for any further period(s) up to 18 months. Conditions for extension: • The availability of adequate funding. • Changes/increase in need in relation to the Framework and scope of the existing Framework. • If the Framework is continuing to deliver value for money.
31000000 Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies31710000 Electronic equipment31711000 Electronic supplies
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    n/a Technical experience only

  • Technical & professional ability

    One Condition of Participation Required:

    Technical ability to perform the contract – Previous Experience

    Suppliers must provide two detailed examples of having provided a service to a similar scale and scope of the services outlined in the Specification within the last three years. The examples must demonstrate provision of a service that includes:

    • Details of service/goods provided
    • Name of Customer
    • Dates on which the service has been provided to the customer
    • Annual value of the service which has been provided to the customer.

    Suppliers must include whether this experience was public, private or third sector and the date the contract was awarded/services commenced.

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
How bids were scored
  • AC1 Review of Core Items: AC1 Review of Core Items Tenderers must download 04 Technical Response. Before uploading this part of the response please ensure to follow the below guidance and Instructions. Tenderers must complete the tab entitled ‘core items’ providing all requested information including a URL link directly to each of the core items they wish to tender for. The Evaluation Panel will review the product(s) offered and determine if they meet the requirements detailed in ‘02 Specification of Requirements’. There are a number of ‘mandatory core’ items (highlighted in green within the 04 Technical Response document). Tenderers should be aware that only these products will be included in the evaluation. Should any of the ‘mandatory core’ items fail to meet the specification of requirements then this will result in a “Fail” for the whole section.
  • AC2 Catalogue Standard: AC2 Review of Catalogues To achieve a pass, Tenderers must fully complete tab 2 of the 04 Technical Response documents entitled ‘Catalogues’ and provide a link or pdf to suitable catalogue(s) or sections within their website which contain products within the scope of the tender and that fully conform with the requirements detailed in '02 Specification of Requirements’. The Evaluation Panel will determine if the catalogue/website offered is relevant to the teaching of Science and Technology with a particular focus on electronic components up to A Level Standard. NB Tenderers should note that simply providing a link to a website is not sufficient. Any links provided should be to relevant sections within a website.
  • AC3 Price: AC3 Price Suppliers must download and fully complete the document 03 Pricing Schedule for the section(s) for which they are tendering. There are a number of ‘mandatory core’ items (highlighted in green within the 03 Pricing Schedule document). Tenderers should be aware that only these products will be evaluated by the Evaluation panel. Should any of the ‘mandatory core’ items fail to meet the specification of requirements then this will result in a “Fail” for the whole section.
Conditions of participation2
  • Economic & financial standing

    n/a Technical experience only

  • Technical & professional ability

    One Condition of Participation Required:

    Technical ability to perform the contract – Previous Experience

    Suppliers must provide two detailed examples of having provided a service to a similar scale and scope of the services outlined in the Specification within the last three years. The examples must demonstrate provision of a service that includes:

    • Details of service/goods provided
    • Name of Customer
    • Dates on which the service has been provided to the customer
    • Annual value of the service which has been provided to the customer.

    Suppliers must include whether this experience was public, private or third sector and the date the contract was awarded/services commenced.

What this means for your bid
  • “Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use the vehicle
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 · next expected 29 May 2026
First published
8 Dec 2025, 11:43 GMT
Last source update
18 Jun 2026, 16:14 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 29 May 2026
Authority reference
EDR 25-013
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-028071
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lightingElectronic equipmentElectronic suppliesElectronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f093 Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
Risks

The Buyer cannot guarantee any particular level of business (volumes/values) within the

Contract.

Key ongoing risks include extended lead times, limited domestic manufacturing capacity and the prevalence of counterfeit components, which underscores the importance of sourcing through authorised distributors with robust traceability and quality controls. Successful suppliers must adhere to product durability and safety standards – this requirement is outlined within section 2 (Scope of Requirements) of the 02 Specification Schedule.

The items within this framework are considered Bottleneck because the organisation has a high operational dependency on a reliable supply of electronic components to support school requirements. However there is a limited number of suppliers within this sector who can supply these items.

The electronic components market is further constrained by globalised and concentrated manufacturing, long lead times, and sensitivity to geopolitical and logistical disruptions, all of which reduce supply chain flexibility.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: eTendersNI · Who buys & how to bid on eTendersNI
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Northern Ireland registration
Appointment period ends
27 Apr 2026, 15:00 BST
Clarification deadline
20 Apr 2026, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · N/A
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareView… ↗

Timeline

8 Dec 2025 → 1 Jul 2026 · 11 dates
  1. Planning notice published313 days ago
    8 Dec 2025, 11:43 GMT
  2. Market engagement298 days ago
    22 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT

    PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (PME) for the Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components for the Education Authority. Interested suppliers are asked to complete and return the questionnaire via eTendersNI (unique reference EANI-5054) no later than 15:00on the 22nd December 2025.

  3. Next notice expected256 days ago
    2 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  4. Tender notice published204 days ago
    26 Mar 2026, 15:30 GMT
  5. Clarification questions by180 days ago
    20 Apr 2026, 15:00 BST
  6. Admission / appointment period ends173 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    27 Apr 2026, 15:00 BST
  7. Assessment summaries sent151 days ago
    19 May 2026, 00:00 BST
  8. Award decision expected by140 days ago
    29 May 2026, 23:59 BST
  9. Standstill ends140 days ago
    29 May 2026, 23:59 BST
  10. Latest notice published121 days ago
    18 Jun 2026, 16:14 BST
  11. Contract starts108 days ago
    1 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

10 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 8 Dec 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    8 Dec 2025, 11:43 GMT
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    26 Mar 2026, 15:30 GMT
    UK4
  3. Published value updated to £446,000
    26 Mar 2026, 15:30 GMT
    was £445,000
  4. Status changed to active
    26 Mar 2026, 15:30 GMT
  5. Procurement method changed
    26 Mar 2026, 15:30 GMT
  6. Deadline published: 27 Apr 2026, 15:00 BST
    26 Mar 2026, 15:30 GMT
  7. Contract award notice published
    19 May 2026, 14:05 BST
    UK6
  8. Status changed to complete
    19 May 2026, 14:05 BST
  9. Contract signature expected
    31 May 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  10. Contract details notice published
    18 Jun 2026, 16:14 BST
    UK7
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2025-12: 1 release · 8 Dec 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 11 award · see the list ↓
Bids received 11 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 1 Jun 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Rapid ElectronicsSME +1 more1 Jun 2026 – 30 Nov 2027 · up to 31 May 2029Extensions: There will be the option to extend for any further period(s) up to 18 months. Conditions for extension: • The availability of adequate funding. • Changes/increase in need in relation to the Framework and scope of the existing Framework. • If the Framework is continuing to deliver value for money · Options: The Buyer reserves the right to procure additional goods/services under this Framework Agreement where such requirements fall within the scope of the original specification and procurement documents. The Buyer may also conduct mini-competitions between all awarded suppliers within the relevant sections for any additional requirements not expressly listed in the Framework Agreement but within its scope, or for any requirements exceeding £10,000, during the term of the Framework Agreement.£446,00019 May 2026Awarded

Contracts

  • EDR 25-013 Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components · Rapid ElectronicsSME +1 more

    Signed
    1 Jun 2026
    Value
    £446,000
    Period
    1 Jun 2026 – 30 Nov 2027 · up to 31 May 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    There will be the option to extend for any further period(s) up to 18 months. Conditions for extension: • The availability of adequate funding. • Changes/increase in need in relation to the Framework and scope of the existing Framework. • If the Framework is continuing to deliver value for money
    Options
    The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to procure additional goods/services under this Framework Agreement where such requirements fall within the scope of the original specification and procurement documents. The Buyer may also conduct mini-competitions between all awarded suppliers within the relevant sections for any additional requirements not expressly listed in the Framework Agreement but within its scope, or for any requirements exceeding £10,000, during the term of the Framework Agreement.

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1final-stage tenders · 2 at stage one10—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

the Education Authority

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PPHJ-6982-JPXY 40 Academy Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 2NQContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

2 commercial parties on the notice
  • RAPID ELECTRONICS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 01509592GB-PPON: PHLY-4252-NNPH Severalls Hall, Colchester, East of England, CO4 5JSContact email
  • Rapid Electronics Ltd.Framework contractorGB-PPON: PHLY-4252-NNPH Severalls Lane,, Colchester, Essex,, East of England, CO4 5JSContact email

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure