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United Kingdom-Ballymena: FAE- 22 -019 Heavy Duty Technology Equipment including CNC Machines, Circular Saws and Laser Cutting Machines

Type of document: Contract award
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2024/S 000-013866/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: the Education Authority
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 -019 Heavy Duty Technology Equipment including CNC Machines, Circular Saws and Laser Cutting Machines
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 42000000
II.1.3) Type of contract Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Heavy Duty Technology Equipment including CNC Machines, Circular Saws and Laser Cutting Machines to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. This Framework Agreement will contain 2 lots as follows: Lot 1 – Heavy Duty Technology Equipment (6 Sections) and Lot 2 – CNC Machines and Laser Cutting Machines ( 9 Sections). 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:3275000.00
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Lot 1 – Heavy Duty Technology Equipment
Lot No:1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 42610000
Main CPV code: 42620000
Main CPV code: 42630000
Main CPV code: 42631000
Main CPV code: 42633000
Main CPV code: 42637000

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 Heavy Duty Technology Equipment including CNC Machines, Circular Saws and Laser Cutting Machines to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. This Framework Agreement will contain 2 lots as follows: Lot 1 – Heavy Duty Technology Equipment (6 Sections) and Lot 2 – CNC Machines and Laser Cutting Machines ( 9 Sections). 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 Primaryschools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools inNI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools, NurserySchool for NI both controlled and Catholic Maintained, school meals kitchens on-site at all ofthese schools, and Controlled Youth Centres: Education Colleges in NI: ControlledIntegrated Education Schools in NI: School in NI: Teachers’ and Educational Centers Councilfor the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CCEA Armagh Observatory andPlanetarium Middletown Centre for Autism Controlled Schools Support Council CSSCNorthern 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 thisFramework Agreement.

II.2.1) Title: Lot 2 – CNC Machines and Laser Cutting Machines
Lot No:2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 42610000
Main CPV code: 42620000
Main CPV code: 42630000
Main CPV code: 42631000
Main CPV code: 42633000
Main CPV code: 42637000

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 Heavy Duty Technology Equipment including CNC Machines, Circular Saws and Laser Cutting Machines to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. This Framework Agreement will contain 2 lots as follows: Lot 1 – Heavy Duty Technology Equipment (6 Sections) and Lot 2 – CNC Machines and Laser Cutting Machines ( 9 Sections). 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 Collegesin 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

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:2024/S 000-001913
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 – Heavy Duty Technology Equipment

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2024-04-03
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:3
Number of tenders received from SMEs:3
Number of tenders received from other EU Member States:0
Number of tenders received from non-EU Member States:3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: CAMPBELL INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD
Postal address: 6 Upper Cairncastle Road
Town: LARNE
Postal code: BT40 2DT
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 2828273233
Email: mark@arthurbell.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: TECHSOFT U K LTD
Postal address: Falcon House, Royal Welch Ave
Town: Bodelwyddan
Postal code: LL18 5TQ
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1745535007
Email: sue@techsoft.co.uk
Fax: +44 1745535008
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: 1637500.00
Total value of the contract/lot:1637500.00
Currency:GBP
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 – CNC Machines and Laser Cutting Machines

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2024-04-03
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:3
Number of tenders received from SMEs:3
Number of tenders received from other EU Member States:0
Number of tenders received from non-EU Member States:3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: CAMPBELL INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD
Postal address: 6 Upper Cairncastle Road
Town: LARNE
Postal code: BT40 2DT
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 2828273233
Email: mark@arthurbell.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: TECHSOFT U K LTD
Postal address: Falcon House, Royal Welch Ave
Town: Bodelwyddan
Postal code: LL18 5TQ
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1745535007
Email: sue@techsoft.co.uk
Fax: +44 1745535008
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: 1637500.00
Total value of the contract/lot:1637500.00
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:
2024-04-30