United Kingdom-Belfast: Pre-Market Engagement Commercial Catering Equipment (Tableware, Front-, Back of House and Food Transport Equipment)

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2023/S 000-022629/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Prior information notice without call for competition
Supplies

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

Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
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: Pre-Market Engagement Commercial Catering Equipment (Tableware, Front-, Back of House and Food Transport Equipment)
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 39310000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description:
CAT-23-001-004, CAT-23-001-005, CAT-23-001-006 and CAT-23-001-007 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with Commercial Catering Equipment such as Tableware, Front and Back of House and Food Transport Equipment. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for completion by Wednesday 9 August 2023 at 5pm.
This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise.
Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer 4
II.2) Description:
II.2.1) Title: General Tableware Items

Lot No:CAT-23-001-004
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 39310000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
CAT-23-001-004 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with General Tableware Items such as Plastic Tableware, Stainless Steel Cutlery, Jugs and Measures. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for return on or before 5pm on Wednesday 9 August 2023.
This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise.
Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.1) Title: General Front of House Equipment and Water Boiling Equipment

Lot No:CAT-23-001-005
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 39310000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
CAT-23-001-005 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with General Front of House Equipment and Water Boiling Equipment such as Beverage Equipment, Trays, Miscellaneous Items, Kettles, Manual and Automatic Fill Water Boilers. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for return on or before 5pm on Wednesday 9 August 2023.
This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise.
Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.1) Title: General Back of House Equipment, Cooking Pans, Ovenware, Bakeware, Baking Equipment, Gastronorm Containers, Food Storage & Miscellaneous Items

Lot No:CAT-23-001-006
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 39310000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
CAT-23-001-006 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with General Back of House Equipment, Cooking Pans, Ovenware, Bakeware, Baking Equipment, Gastronorm Containers, Food Storage and Miscellaneous Items. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for return on or before 5pm on Wednesday 9 August 2023.
This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise.
Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.1) Title: Kitchen Trolleys and Insulated Cool Bags and Accessories

Lot No:CAT-23-001-007
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 39310000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
CAT-23-001-007 Pre-Market Engagement. The Education Authority (EA) is carrying out pre-market engagement with suppliers interested in supplying the EA with Kitchen Trolleys and Insulated Cool Bags and Accessories. To participate, suppliers should contact catering.procure@eani.org.uk to request a questionnaire for return on or before 5pm on Wednesday 9 August 2023.
This pre-market engagement questionnaire is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise.
Please note: Any interested suppliers for these further competitions must have completed an application via the DPS CAT-23-001 on the e-TendersNI platform and been successful in qualifying for the respective Lot(s) before they will be invited to submit a bid.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:2023-08-18
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2023-08-03