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United Kingdom-Ballymena: FAE-22-007 SPECIALIST FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR PUPILS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

18 May 23

Type of document: Contract award
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2023/S 000-014097/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Contract award notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Education Authority NI
Postal address: Ballee Road West
Town: Ballymena
Postal code: BT42 2HS
Country: United Kingdom
Email: equipment.procure@eani.org.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address:
Address of the buyer profile:

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: FAE-22-007 SPECIALIST FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR PUPILS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 33192300
II.1.3) Type of contract Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of SPECIALIST FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR PUPILS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. This Framework Agreement will contain 4 lots as follows: Lot 1 – Specialist Equipment , Lot 2 – Specialist Furniture , Lot 3 – Sensory Equipment and Lot 4 – Audiology/ Communication Sound Systems. This framework agreement 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 agreement these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This framework agreement is not intended to replace any current contracts/framework agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place. 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. Further Education Colleges in NI, Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI, Independent School in NI, Libraries NI: , 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)
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement(excluding VAT)
Value:16400000.00
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Lot 1 – Specialist Equipment
Lot No:1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 33196000
Main CPV code: 39121100
Main CPV code: 42416300
Main CPV code: 33693000
Main CPV code: 33185000
Main CPV code: 37500000
Main CPV code: 39541220
Main CPV code: 33192000
Main CPV code: 39151000
Main CPV code: 39151300
Main CPV code: 39160000
Main CPV code: 33185100

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of SPECIALIST FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR PUPILS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. This Framework Agreement will contain 4 lots as follows: Lot 1 – Specialist Equipment , Lot 2 – Specialist Furniture , Lot 3 – Sensory Equipment and Lot 4 – Audiology/ Communication Sound Systems. This framework agreement 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 agreement these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This framework agreement is not intended to replace any current contracts/framework agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place. 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. Further Education Colleges in NI, Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI, Independent School in NI, Libraries NI: , 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)

II.2.5)Award criteria

II.2.11) Information about options
Options no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14) Additional information: This Framework Agreement has been established on behalf of EA, 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: Education Colleges in NI: Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI: School in NI: NI: 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 who may also use this Framework. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of products required under this Framework Agreement.

II.2.1) Title: Lot 2 – Specialist Furniture
Lot No:2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 33196000
Main CPV code: 39121100
Main CPV code: 42416300
Main CPV code: 33693000
Main CPV code: 33185000
Main CPV code: 37500000
Main CPV code: 39541220
Main CPV code: 33192000
Main CPV code: 39151000
Main CPV code: 39151300
Main CPV code: 39160000
Main CPV code: 33185100

II.2.5)Award criteria

II.2.1) Title: Lot 3 – Sensory Equipment
Lot No:3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 33196000
Main CPV code: 39121100
Main CPV code: 42416300
Main CPV code: 33693000
Main CPV code: 33185000
Main CPV code: 37500000
Main CPV code: 39541220
Main CPV code: 33192000
Main CPV code: 39151000
Main CPV code: 39151300
Main CPV code: 39160000
Main CPV code: 33185100

II.2.5)Award criteria

II.2.1) Title: Lot 4 – Audiology / Communication Sound Systems
Lot No:4
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 33196000
Main CPV code: 39121100
Main CPV code: 42416300
Main CPV code: 33693000
Main CPV code: 33185000
Main CPV code: 37500000
Main CPV code: 39541220
Main CPV code: 33192000
Main CPV code: 39151000
Main CPV code: 39151300
Main CPV code: 39160000
Main CPV code: 33185100

II.2.5)Award criteria

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:2023/S 000-004889
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 – Specialist Equipment

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 16400000.00
Total value of the contract/lot:4978571.43
Currency:GBP
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 – Specialist Furniture

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2023-04-18
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:31
Number of tenders received from SMEs:25
Number of tenders received from other EU Member States:3
Number of tenders received from non-EU Member States:28
Number of tenders received by electronic means:31
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: O.P.M. NI LTD
Postal address: Unit 19 Cido Business Complex
Town: CRAIGAVON
Postal code: BT63 5WH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02838352300
Email: mervyn@opmltd.co.uk
Fax: +44 00442838988053
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Moorings Mediquip UK Ltd
Postal address: 51 Slaght Road
Town: BALLYMENA
Postal code: BT42 2JH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02825632777
Email: colin@mooringsmediquip.com
Fax: +44 02825632272
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: SKM ADVANCED PRODUCTS LIMITED
Postal address: Ballymount Trading Estate Lower Ballymount Road, Walkinstown
Town: DUBLIN
Postal code: D12V6WH
Country: Ireland
Telephone: +44 35314569838
Email: jane@skm.ie
Fax: +44 014569839
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: CREATIVE ACTIVITY
Postal address: LEARNING HOUSE
Town: LONDONDERRY
Postal code: BT47 2ED
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02871346767
Email: niall@creative-activity.co.uk
Fax: +44 02871347575
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: SPECIALISED ORTHOTIC SERVICES LIMITED
Postal address: Unit 126-127 Fauld Industrial Park, Fauld Lane, Tutbury, Staffordshire
Town: BURTON-ON-TRENT
Postal code: DE13 9HS
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 01283520400
Email: marketing@specialorthotic.com
Fax: +44 01283520401
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: BUNZL RETAIL HEALTHCARE SUPPLIES LTD
Postal address: Lamplight Way, Swinton
Town: MANCHESTER
Postal code: M27 8UJ
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 01617432222
Email: simon.clarke@bunzl.co.uk
Fax: +44 02828274638
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Healthcare 21 NI
Postal address: Unit 23 Pennybridge Industrial Estate
Town: BALLYMENA
Postal code: BT42 3HB
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 08456055521
Email: contracts@hc21.ie
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: EVOLUTION HEALTHCARE LTD
Postal address: 229 Ballygawley Road, Cabragh
Town: DUNGANNON
Postal code: BT70 1TF
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02887727855
Email: sales@evolutionhealthcare.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Learning Space
Postal address: College Street Fountain Centre
Town: BELFAST
Postal code: BT1 6ET
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02890319360
Email: lorraine@learningspaceuk.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: John Preston Co Belfast Ltd
Postal address: 2 Blaris Industrial Estate, 7A Altona Road
Town: LISBURN
Postal code: BT27 5QB
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02892677077
Email: nick@johnpreston.co.uk
Fax: +44 02892677099
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: FINDEL EDUCATION LIMITED
Postal address: 2 Gregory Street
Town: HYDE
Postal code: SK14 4TH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 01613672000
Email: bidsandtenders@findel-education.co.uk
Fax: +44 0800929139
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: JOSEPH FLANIGAN SON LTD
Postal address: 14 Irish Street, Richhill
Town: ARMAGH
Postal code: BT61 9PS
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02838871208
Email: mail@flaniganfurniture.com
Fax: +44 02838870808
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Alpha Marketing Plc
Postal address: Alpha House
Town: BELFAST
Postal code: BT3 9JU
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02890781531
Email: valeriewalker@alphaofficefurniture.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: KINDERCRAFT PRODUCTS LTD
Postal address: 323 Ballymacombs Road
Town: BALLYMENA
Postal code: BT44 8NQ
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02825822273
Email: sales@kindercraftproducts.com
Fax: +44 02825823195
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: DIABELLO LIMITED
Postal address: 2 Redleaf Business Park Turvey Avenue
Town: DONABATE
Postal code: K36WN62
Country: Ireland
Telephone: +44 0035318900201
Email: info@glencar.ie
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: JAMES LECKEY DESIGN LIMITED
Postal address: 19C Ballinderry Road
Town: LISBURN
Postal code: BT28 2SA
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02892600750
Email: info@leckey.com
Fax: +44 02892600799
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: JENX LIMITED
Postal address: Wardsend Road
Town: SHEFFIELD
Postal code: S6 1RQ
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 01142853376
Email: hello@jiraffe.org.uk
Fax: +44 01142856111
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: MOFFETT AND SONS LIMITED T/A Balmoral Furniture
Postal address: SEYMOUR HILL MEWS
Town: BELFAST
Postal code: BT17 9PW
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02890301411
Email: lauramcadam@moffett.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: SPACEKRAFT LIMITED
Postal address: Titus House 29 Saltaire Road
Town: SHIPLEY
Postal code: BD18 3HH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 01274581007
Email: Chris.morton@spacekraft.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 16400000.00
Total value of the contract/lot:5564285.71
Currency:GBP
Contract No: 3
Lot No: 3
Title: Lot 3 – Sensory Equipment

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2023-04-18
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:31
Number of tenders received from SMEs:25
Number of tenders received from other EU Member States:3
Number of tenders received from non-EU Member States:28
Number of tenders received by electronic means:31
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Moorings Mediquip UK Ltd
Postal address: 51 Slaght Road
Town: BALLYMENA
Postal code: BT42 2JH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02825632777
Email: colin@mooringsmediquip.com
Fax: +44 02825632272
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: SKM ADVANCED PRODUCTS LIMITED
Postal address: Ballymount Trading Estate Lower Ballymount Road, Walkinstown
Town: DUBLIN
Postal code: D12V6WH
Country: Ireland
Telephone: +44 35314569838
Email: jane@skm.ie
Fax: +44 014569839
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: CREATIVE ACTIVITY
Postal address: LEARNING HOUSE
Town: LONDONDERRY
Postal code: BT47 2ED
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02871346767
Email: niall@creative-activity.co.uk
Fax: +44 02871347575
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: SPECIALISED ORTHOTIC SERVICES LIMITED
Postal address: Unit 126-127 Fauld Industrial Park, Fauld Lane, Tutbury, Staffordshire
Town: BURTON-ON-TRENT
Postal code: DE13 9HS
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 01283520400
Email: marketing@specialorthotic.com
Fax: +44 01283520401
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Healthcare 21 NI
Postal address: Unit 23 Pennybridge Industrial Estate
Town: BALLYMENA
Postal code: BT42 3HB
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 08456055521
Email: contracts@hc21.ie
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Ballycastle Climbing Frames
Postal address: 7a Churchfield Road
Town: Ballycastle
Postal code: BT54 6PJ
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 07598824351
Email: info@ballycastleclimbingframes.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: EVOLUTION HEALTHCARE LTD
Postal address: 229 Ballygawley Road, Cabragh
Town: DUNGANNON
Postal code: BT70 1TF
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02887727855
Email: sales@evolutionhealthcare.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Learning Space
Postal address: College Street Fountain Centre
Town: BELFAST
Postal code: BT1 6ET
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02890319360
Email: lorraine@learningspaceuk.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: John Preston Co Belfast Ltd
Postal address: 2 Blaris Industrial Estate, 7A Altona Road
Town: LISBURN
Postal code: BT27 5QB
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02892677077
Email: nick@johnpreston.co.uk
Fax: +44 02892677099
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: MessyPlay NI
Postal address: 9 Ballylisk Lane
Town: Tandragee
Postal code: BT622NA
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 07958189781
Email: info@messyplayni.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: FINDEL EDUCATION LIMITED
Postal address: 2 Gregory Street
Town: HYDE
Postal code: SK14 4TH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 01613672000
Email: bidsandtenders@findel-education.co.uk
Fax: +44 0800929139
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: JOSEPH FLANIGAN SON LTD
Postal address: 14 Irish Street, Richhill
Town: ARMAGH
Postal code: BT61 9PS
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02838871208
Email: mail@flaniganfurniture.com
Fax: +44 02838870808
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Rhino Uk
Postal address: Millbuck Way
Town: SANDBACH
Postal code: CW11 3HT
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 01270766660
Email: keren@rhinouk.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Sync Living
Postal address: Unit 3 1 York Road
Town: BELFAST
Postal code: BT15 3GU
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02890745333
Email: neil@syncliving.co.uk
Fax: +44 02890745444
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: MOFFETT AND SONS LIMITED T/A Balmoral Furniture
Postal address: SEYMOUR HILL MEWS
Town: BELFAST
Postal code: BT17 9PW
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 02890301411
Email: lauramcadam@moffett.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: SPACEKRAFT LIMITED
Postal address: Titus House 29 Saltaire Road
Town: SHIPLEY
Postal code: BD18 3HH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 01274581007
Email: Chris.morton@spacekraft.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 16400000.00
Total value of the contract/lot:4685714.29
Currency:GBP
Contract No: 4
Lot No: 4
Title: Lot 4 – Audiology / Communication Sound Systems

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 16400000.00
Total value of the contract/lot:1171428.57
Currency:GBP

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: The UK does not currently have any such bodies with responsibilities for appeal/mediation procedures
Town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The UK does not have any special review body with responsibility for appeal/mediation. procedures in public procurement competitions. 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.. The EA operated a standstill period (i.e. a minimum of 10 calendar days) at the point. information on the award of contract was communicated to tenderers. That notification. provided full information on the award decision. This provided time for the unsuccessful. tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:
2023-05-17

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