United Kingdom-Armagh: CAT-21-002 Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2021/S 000-021157/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Not applicable

Additional information
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Education Authority
Postal address: 3 Charlemont Place, The Mall
Town: Armagh
Postal code: BT61 9AX
Country: United Kingdom
Email: catering.procure@eani.org.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address:
Address of the buyer profile:

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement:
II.1.1) Title: CAT-21-002 Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 15300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description:
The Education Authority wishes to establish a framework for the supply and delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables for delivery to School Meals Kitchens throughout Northern Ireland. EA wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future products which will assist the tender panel with the development of the tender documentation. This will ensure existing and future requirements are met and will also provide procurement awareness for suppliers regarding EA’s requirements for the purchase of these products.

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 2021-08-26

Section VII: Changes
VII.1) Information to be changed or added
Section number: VI.3.1)
Instead of: It is the intention of The Education Authority to host pre-market engagement meetings on 22/23 September 2021 via MS Teams or Zoom for the Supply of Fruit and Vegetables. Should you wish to participate you must e-mail catering.procure@eani.org.uk with the subject CAT-21-002 Supplier Event no later than 12:00 on 23 August 2021. Your email should include the names of the representatives wishing to attend, the name of your organisation and a brief summary of the products your organisation is interested in supplying. Appointments will be allocated according to availability after the cut-off date. Please note that spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Suppliers will be informed of the final arrangements prior to any pre-market engagement meeting. Please note the date is subject to change and we reserve the right to arrange alternative engagement meetings with suppliers if required. . All future tender documentation will be made available via the website and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to tender documentation when the tender is published.. This pre-market engagement meeting is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise. Failure to show interest does not restrict providers from participating in any future procurement exercise.

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It is the intention of The Education Authority to host pre-market engagement meetings on 22/23 September 2021 via MS Teams or Zoom for the Supply of Fruit and Vegetables. Should you wish to participate you must e-mail catering.procure@eani.org.uk with the subject CAT-21-002 Supplier Event no later than 12:00 on 9 September 2021. Your email should include the names of the representatives wishing to attend, the name of your organisation and a brief summary of the products your organisation is interested in supplying. Appointments will be allocated according to availability after the cut-off date. Please note that spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Suppliers will be informed of the final arrangements prior to any pre-market engagement meeting. Please note the date is subject to change and we reserve the right to arrange alternative engagement meetings with suppliers if required. . All future tender documentation will be made available via the website and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to tender documentation when the tender is published.. This pre-market engagement meeting is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise. Failure to show interest does not restrict providers from participating in any future procurement exercise.

VII.2) Other Additional information:
Please be advised that the deadline for receipt of expressions of interest to attend pre-market engagement has been extended from 12.00 Monday 23 August until 12.00 on Thursday 9 September 2021. Full details below.
It is the intention of The Education Authority to host pre-market engagement meetings on 22/23 September 2021 via MS Teams or Zoom for the Supply of Fruit and Vegetables. Should you wish to participate you must e-mail catering.procure@eani.org.uk with the subject CAT-21-002 Supplier Event no later than 12:00 on 9 September 2021. Your email should include the names of the representatives wishing to attend, the name of your organisation and a brief summary of the products your organisation is interested in supplying. Appointments will be allocated according to availability after the cut-off date. Please note that spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Suppliers will be informed of the final arrangements prior to any pre-market engagement meeting. Please note the date is subject to change and we reserve the right to arrange alternative engagement meetings with suppliers if required.
All future tender documentation will be made available via the website and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to tender documentation when the tender is published.
This pre-market engagement meeting is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise. Failure to show interest does not restrict providers from participating in any future procurement exercise