CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment for EDUCATION AUTHORITY

A Contract Award Notice
by THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Supply)
Duration
4 year (est.)
Value
£2M-£2M
Sector
FACILITY
Published
26 Sep 2025
Delivery
To 05 Sep 2029 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Belfast

Geochart for 2 buyers and 17 suppliers

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.

Lot Division

1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens
2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers
3 High Speed Ovens
4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices

Award Detail

1 Ce TECH (Ballymena)
  • Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens
  • Reference: 1
  • Num offers: 6
  • Value: £1,800,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
2 Stephens Catering Equipment (Ballymena)
  • Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens
  • Reference: 1
  • Num offers: 6
  • Value: £1,800,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
3 Massey Catering Equipment (Craigavon)
  • Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens
  • Reference: 1
  • Num offers: 6
  • Value: £1,800,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
4 Broderick Bros (Clondalkin)
  • Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens
  • Reference: 1
  • Num offers: 6
  • Value: £1,800,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
5 Galgorm Hygiene (Ballymena)
  • Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens
  • Reference: 1
  • Num offers: 6
  • Value: £1,800,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
6 Catering Beverage Services (Carryduff)
  • Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens
  • Reference: 1
  • Num offers: 6
  • Value: £1,800,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
7 Ce TECH (Ballymena)
  • Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers
  • Reference: 2
  • Num offers: 5
  • Value: £1,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
8 Stephens Catering Equipment (Ballymena)
  • Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers
  • Reference: 2
  • Num offers: 5
  • Value: £1,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
9 Massey Catering Equipment (Craigavon)
  • Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers
  • Reference: 2
  • Num offers: 5
  • Value: £1,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
10 Broderick Bros (Clondalkin)
  • Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers
  • Reference: 2
  • Num offers: 5
  • Value: £1,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
11 Galgorm Hygiene (Ballymena)
  • Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers
  • Reference: 2
  • Num offers: 5
  • Value: £1,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
12 Ce TECH (Ballymena)
  • Lot 3 High Speed Ovens
  • Reference: 3
  • Num offers: 6
  • Value: £850,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
13 Massey Catering Equipment (Craigavon)
  • Lot 3 High Speed Ovens
  • Reference: 3
  • Num offers: 6
  • Value: £850,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
14 Galgorm Hygiene (Ballymena)
  • Lot 3 High Speed Ovens
  • Reference: 3
  • Num offers: 6
  • Value: £850,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
15 Stephens Catering Equipment (Ballymena)
  • Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices
  • Reference: 4
  • Num offers: 6
  • Value: £850,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
16 Massey Catering Equipment (Craigavon)
  • Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices
  • Reference: 4
  • Num offers: 6
  • Value: £850,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
17 Galgorm Hygiene (Ballymena)
  • Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices
  • Reference: 4
  • Num offers: 6
  • Value: £850,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.

Renewal 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.

Award Criteria

PRICE _

CPV Codes

  • 39310000 - Catering equipment
  • 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

Indicators

  • Options are available.
  • Award on basis of price.

Other 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 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.

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