United Kingdom-Belfast: Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2022/S 000-036726/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Award of a contract without prior publication
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Voluntary ex ante transparency notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Education Authority NI
Postal address: 40 Academy Street
Town: Belfast
Postal code: BT1 2NQ
Country: United Kingdom
Email: educationresource.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: Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

Reference number: EDR20-015
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 31710000
II.1.3) Type of contract Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description:
Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies
II.1.6) Information about lots
The contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement(excluding VAT)
Value:800000.00
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Laboratory Glassware
Lot No:1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31711000
Main CPV code: 31711100
Main CPV code: 33793000
Main CPV code: 38000000
Main CPV code: 38437000
Main CPV code: 39180000
Main CPV code: 38500000
Main CPV code: 24000000
Main CPV code: 38300000
Main CPV code: 31600000
Main CPV code: 31700000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
: Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

II.2.5) Award criteria
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:yes
Description of options:
option to extend for up to 36 months

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.2.1) Title: Laboratory Apparatus
Lot No:2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31711000
Main CPV code: 31711100
Main CPV code: 33793000
Main CPV code: 38300000
Main CPV code: 38000000
Main CPV code: 38437000
Main CPV code: 39180000
Main CPV code: 38500000
Main CPV code: 24000000
Main CPV code: 31600000
Main CPV code: 31700000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

II.2.5) Award criteria
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:yes
Description of options:
option to extend for up to and including 36 months

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.2.1) Title: Laboratory Furniture
Lot No:3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31711000
Main CPV code: 31711100
Main CPV code: 33793000
Main CPV code: 38000000
Main CPV code: 38437000
Main CPV code: 39180000
Main CPV code: 38500000
Main CPV code: 24000000
Main CPV code: 38300000
Main CPV code: 31600000
Main CPV code: 31700000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
: Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

II.2.5) Award criteria
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:yes
Description of options:
option to extend for up to and including 36 months

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.2.1) Title: Chemicals
Lot No:4
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31711000
Main CPV code: 31711100
Main CPV code: 33793000
Main CPV code: 38000000
Main CPV code: 38437000
Main CPV code: 39180000
Main CPV code: 38500000
Main CPV code: 24000000
Main CPV code: 38300000
Main CPV code: 31600000
Main CPV code: 31700000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

II.2.5) Award criteria
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:yes
Description of options:
option to extend for up to and including 36 months

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.2.1) Title: Animal / Plant Specimens
Lot No:5
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31711000
Main CPV code: 31711100
Main CPV code: 33793000
Main CPV code: 38000000
Main CPV code: 38437000
Main CPV code: 39180000
Main CPV code: 38500000
Main CPV code: 24000000
Main CPV code: 38300000
Main CPV code: 31600000
Main CPV code: 31700000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

II.2.5) Award criteria
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:yes
Description of options:
option to extend for up to and including 36 months

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.2.1) Title: Laboratory PPE
Lot No:6
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31711000
Main CPV code: 31711100
Main CPV code: 33793000
Main CPV code: 38000000
Main CPV code: 38437000
Main CPV code: 39180000
Main CPV code: 38500000
Main CPV code: 24000000
Main CPV code: 38300000
Main CPV code: 31600000
Main CPV code: 31700000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

II.2.5) Award criteria
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:yes
Description of options:
option to extend for up to and including 36 months

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.2.1) Title: Visual Aids and Displays
Lot No:7
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31711000
Main CPV code: 31711100
Main CPV code: 33793000
Main CPV code: 38000000
Main CPV code: 38437000
Main CPV code: 39180000
Main CPV code: 38500000
Main CPV code: 24000000
Main CPV code: 38300000
Main CPV code: 31600000
Main CPV code: 31700000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

II.2.5) Award criteria
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:yes
Description of options:
option to extend for up to and including 36 months

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.2.1) Title: Electronic Equipment
Lot No:8
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31711000
Main CPV code: 31711100
Main CPV code: 33793000
Main CPV code: 38000000
Main CPV code: 38437000
Main CPV code: 39180000
Main CPV code: 38500000
Main CPV code: 24000000
Main CPV code: 38300000
Main CPV code: 31600000
Main CPV code: 31700000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

II.2.5) Award criteria
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:yes
Description of options:
option to extend for up to and including 36 months

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.2.1) Title: Electrical Equipment
Lot No:9
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31711000
Main CPV code: 31711100
Main CPV code: 33793000
Main CPV code: 38000000
Main CPV code: 38437000
Main CPV code: 39180000
Main CPV code: 38500000
Main CPV code: 24000000
Main CPV code: 38300000
Main CPV code: 31600000
Main CPV code: 31700000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

II.2.5) Award criteria
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:yes
Description of options:
option to extend for up to and including 36 months

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.2.1) Title: Fume Cupboards
Lot No:10
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31711000
Main CPV code: 31711100
Main CPV code: 33793000
Main CPV code: 38000000
Main CPV code: 38437000
Main CPV code: 39180000
Main CPV code: 38500000
Main CPV code: 24000000
Main CPV code: 38300000
Main CPV code: 31600000
Main CPV code: 31700000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies

II.2.5) Award criteria
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:yes
Description of options:
option to extend for up to and including 36 months

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union in the cases listed below
(please complete point 2 of the Annex D)
IV.1.3) Information about framework agreement
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:2021/S 000-024035

Section V: Award of contract/concession
Contract No: EDR 20-015
Lot No: 1
Title: Laboratory Glassware

V.2) Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:2021-09-06
V.2.2) Information about tenders
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Rapid Electronic
Town: Essex
Country: United Kingdom
Email: edward.keith@rapidonline.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: WF Education Group Ltd Timstar
Town: Shrewsbury
Country: United Kingdom
Email: lucienne.mccallum@wf-education.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Premier Scientific
Town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom
Email: denise@premierscientific.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Scientific Laboratory Supplies – Select Education
Town: Nottingham
Country: United Kingdom
Email: gdcruz@scientific-labs.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Findel Education
Town: Cheshire
Country: United Kingdom
Email: bidsandtenders@findel-education.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: no
Official name: Creative Activity
Town: Londonderry
Country: United Kingdom
Email: sales@creative-activity.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Inivos Ltd
Town: Downham Market
Country: United Kingdom
Email: sales@edulab.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession(excluding VAT)
for framework agreements – total maximum value for this lot
for contracts based on framework agreements, if required – value of contract(s) for this lot not included in
previous contract award notices
Contract No: EDR 20-015
Lot No: 2
Title: Laboratory Apparatus

V.2) Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:2021-09-06
V.2.2) Information about tenders
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Creative Activity
Town: Londonderry
Country: United Kingdom
Email: sales@creative-activity.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Premier Scientific Ltd
Town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom
Email: denise@premierscientific.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: WF Education Group Limited Timstar
Town: Shrewsbury
Country: United Kingdom
Email: lucienne.mccallum@wf-education.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Scientific Laboratory Supplies Select Education
Town: Nottingham
Country: United Kingdom
Email: gdcruz@scientific-labs.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Findel Education
Town: Cheshire
Country: United Kingdom
Email: bidsandtenders@findel-education.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: no
Official name: Inivos
Town: Downham Market
Country: United Kingdom
Email: sales@edulab.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession(excluding VAT)
for framework agreements – total maximum value for this lot
for contracts based on framework agreements, if required – value of contract(s) for this lot not included in
previous contract award notices
Contract No: EDR 20-015
Lot No: 3
Title: Laboratory Furniture

V.2) Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:2021-09-06
V.2.2) Information about tenders
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Creative Activity
Town: Londonderry
Country: United Kingdom
Email: sales@creative-activity.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: no
Official name: Premier Scientific
Town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom
Email: denise@premierscientific.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Scientific Laboratory Supplies – Select Education
Town: Nottingham
Country: United Kingdom
Email: gdcruz@scientific-labs.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Findel Education
Town: Cheshire
Country: United Kingdom
Email: bidsandtenders@findel-education.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: no

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession(excluding VAT)
for framework agreements – total maximum value for this lot
for contracts based on framework agreements, if required – value of contract(s) for this lot not included in
previous contract award notices
Contract No: EDR 20-015
Lot No: 4
Title: Chemicals

V.2) Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:2021-09-06
V.2.2) Information about tenders
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: WF Education Group Limited Timstar
Town: Shrewsbury
Country: United Kingdom
Email: lucienne.mccallum@wf-education.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Findel Education
Town: Cheshire
Country: United Kingdom
Email: bidsandtenders@findel-education.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: no
Official name: Premier Scientific
Town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom
Email: denise@premierscientific.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Scientific Laboratory Supplies – Select Education
Town: Nottingham
Country: United Kingdom
Email: gdcruz@scientific-labs.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession(excluding VAT)
for framework agreements – total maximum value for this lot
for contracts based on framework agreements, if required – value of contract(s) for this lot not included in
previous contract award notices
Contract No: EDR 20-015
Lot No: 5
Title: Animal/ Plant Specimens

V.2) Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:2021-09-06
V.2.2) Information about tenders
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Scientific Laboratory Supplies – Select Education
Town: Nottingham
Country: United Kingdom
Email: gdcruz@scientific-labs.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: WF Education Group Limited Timstar
Town: Shrewsbury
Country: United Kingdom
Email: lucienne.mccallum@wf-education.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Findel Education
Town: Shrewsbury
Country: United Kingdom
Email: bidsandtenders@findel-education.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: no

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession(excluding VAT)
for framework agreements – total maximum value for this lot
for contracts based on framework agreements, if required – value of contract(s) for this lot not included in
previous contract award notices
Contract No: EDR 20-015
Lot No: 6
Title: Laboratory PPE

V.2) Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:2021-09-06
V.2.2) Information about tenders
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Premier Scientific
Town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom
Email: denise@premierscientific.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Rapid Electronics
Town: Essex
Country: United Kingdom
Email: edward.keith@rapidonline.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: OPM Ltd
Town: Craigavon
Country: United Kingdom
Email: mervyn@opmltd.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: WF Education Group Limited Timstar
Town: Shrewsbury
Country: United Kingdom
Email: lucienne.mccallum@wf-education.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Findel Education
Town: Cheshire
Country: United Kingdom
Email: bidsandtenders@findel-education.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: no
Official name: Creative Activity
Town: Londonderry
Country: United Kingdom
Email: sales@creative-activity.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: ECEP HAN North America LLC
Town: Scottsdale Arizona
Country: United States
Email: contracting@ecephan.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Inivos
Town: Downham Market
Country: United Kingdom
Email: sales@edulab.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Scientific Laboratory Supplies – Select Education
Town: Nottingham
Country: United Kingdom
Email: gdcruz@scientific-labs.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession(excluding VAT)
for framework agreements – total maximum value for this lot
for contracts based on framework agreements, if required – value of contract(s) for this lot not included in
previous contract award notices
Contract No: EDR 20-015
Lot No: 7
Title: Visual Aids and Displays

V.2) Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:2021-09-06
V.2.2) Information about tenders
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Creative Activity
Town: Londonderry
Country: United Kingdom
Email: sales@creative-activity.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Premier Scientific
Town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom
Email: denise@premierscientific.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: WF Education Group Limited Timstar
Town: Shrewsbury
Country: United Kingdom
Email: lucienne.mccallum@wf-education.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Scientific Laboratory Supplies – Select Education
Town: Nottingham
Country: United Kingdom
Email: gdcruz@scientific-labs.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Findel Education
Town: Cheshire
Country: United Kingdom
Email: bidsandtenders@findel-education.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: no
Official name: Inivos Ltd
Town: Downham Market
Country: United Kingdom
Email: sales@edulab.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: OPM Ltd
Town: Craigavon
Country: United Kingdom
Email: mervyn@opmltd.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession(excluding VAT)
for framework agreements – total maximum value for this lot
for contracts based on framework agreements, if required – value of contract(s) for this lot not included in
previous contract award notices
Contract No: EDR 20-015
Lot No: 8
Title: Electronic Equipment

V.2) Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:2021-09-06
V.2.2) Information about tenders
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Rapid Electronics Ltd
Town: Essex
Country: United Kingdom
Email: edward.keith@rapidonline.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Premier Scientific Ltd
Town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom
Email: denise@premierscientific.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: WF Education Group Limited Timstar
Town: Shrewsbury
Country: United Kingdom
Email: lucienne.mccallum@wf-education.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Scientific Laboratory Supplies – Select Education
Town: Nottingham
Country: United Kingdom
Email: gdcruz@scientific-labs.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Findel Education
Town: Cheshire
Country: United Kingdom
Email: bidsandtenders@findel-eduction.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: no
Official name: Creative Activity
Town: Londonderry
Country: United Kingdom
Email: sales@creative-activity.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Inivos Ltd
Town: Downham Matrket
Country: United Kingdom
Email: sales@edulab.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession(excluding VAT)
for framework agreements – total maximum value for this lot
for contracts based on framework agreements, if required – value of contract(s) for this lot not included in
previous contract award notices
Contract No: EDR 20-015
Lot No: 9
Title: Electrical Equipment

V.2) Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:2021-09-06
V.2.2) Information about tenders
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Scientific Laboratory Supplies – Select Education
Town: Nottingham
Country: United Kingdom
Email: gdcruz@scientific-labs.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Premier Scientific Ltd
Town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom
Email: denise@premierscientific.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: WF Education Group Limited Timstar
Town: Shrewsbury
Country: United Kingdom
Email: lucienne.mccallum@wf-education.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Findel Education
Town: Cheshire
Country: United Kingdom
Email: bidsandtenders@findel-education.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: no
Official name: Creative Activity
Town: Londonderry
Country: United Kingdom
Email: sales@creative-activity.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Inivos Ltd
Town: Downham Market
Country: United Kingdom
Email: sales@edulab.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession(excluding VAT)
for framework agreements – total maximum value for this lot
for contracts based on framework agreements, if required – value of contract(s) for this lot not included in
previous contract award notices
Contract No: EDR 20-015
Lot No: 10
Title: Fume Cupboards

V.2) Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:2021-09-06
V.2.2) Information about tenders
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Creative Activity
Town: Londonderry
Country: United Kingdom
Email: sales@creative-activity.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Davidson Hardy Ltd
Town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom
Email: info@dhlab.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: WF Education Group Limited Timstar
Town: Shrewsbury
Country: United Kingdom
Email: lucienne.mccallum@wf-education.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Scientific Laboratory Supplies – Select Education
Town: Nottingham
Country: United Kingdom
Email: gdcruz@scientific-labs.com
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: yes
Official name: Findel Education
Town: Cheshire
Country: United Kingdom
Email: bidsandtenders@findel-education.co.uk
Nuts code:
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME: no

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession(excluding VAT)
for framework agreements – total maximum value for this lot
for contracts based on framework agreements, if required – value of contract(s) for this lot not included in
previous contract award notices

Section VI: Complementary informationVI.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.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:
2022-12-30

Other justification for the award of the contract without prior publication of a call for competition
in the Official Journal of the European Union
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

3.Explanation
Please explain in a clear and comprehensive manner why the award of the contract without prior publication in the Official Journal of the European Union
is lawful, by stating the relevant facts and, as appropriate, the conclusions of law in accordance with the directive:
The purpose of this VEAT notice is to inform and provide prior notice to the market that the Authority intends to modify its Framework Agreement (EDR 20-015) Supply and Delivery of Science and Technology Equipment and Supplies.
The requirement has arisen to modify the value of this Framework Agreement due to an unforeseen increase in demand for Science and Technology Supplies.
The modification is proposed in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (c) and will comply with each of the following conditions pertaining to this regulation as outlined below:
(i)the need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen i.e. additional spend resulting from an increase in practical lessons within schools.
(ii)no aspect of the modification will alter the overall nature of the Framework Agreement with the only modification relating to value ensuring that the scope remains unaltered
(iii) the increase in expenditure will not exceed 50% of the value of the original Framework Agreement