Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
the Education Authority
Ballee Road West
Ballymena
BT42 2HS
UK
E-mail: equipment.procure@eani.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
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-22-018 Interactive Display Panels and Electrical Audio-Visual Equipment
II.1.2) Main CPV code
32331200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANELS AND ELECTRICAL AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. 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 utilize 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. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus 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 Centre's. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Further Education Colleges in NI, https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI, https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ Independent School in NI, Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers’ and Educational Centre's, 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
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
33 470 322.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Interactive Display Panels
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32344200
32310000
32300000
38651600
38651100
38651000
38650000
38652100
32351300
32342412
32342100
32341000
32333200
32324000
32321200
32320000
32342411
38653400
38651200
30230000
32324100
32000000
30200000
30191000
30231310
30231300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANELS AND ELECTRICAL AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. 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 utilize 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. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus 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 Centre's. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Further Education Colleges in NI, https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI, https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ Independent School in NI, Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers’ and Educational Centre's, 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
Price
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:https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plusFurther Education Colleges in NI:https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-collegesGrant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI:https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/Independent School in NI:https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/Libraries NI:https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/EA Teachers' and Educational Centres Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CCEAArmagh 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.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Electrical Audio-Visual Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32344200
32310000
32300000
38651600
38651100
38651000
38650000
38652100
32351300
32342412
32342100
32341000
32333200
32324000
32321200
32320000
32342411
38653400
38651200
30230000
32324100
32000000
30200000
30191000
30231310
30231300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANELS AND ELECTRICAL AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. 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 utilize 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. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus 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 Centre's. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Further Education Colleges in NI, https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI, https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ Independent School in NI, Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers’ and Educational Centre's, 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
Price
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:https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plusFurther Education Colleges in NI:https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-collegesGrant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI:https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/Independent School in NI:https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/Libraries NI:https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/EA Teachers' and Educational Centres Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CCEAArmagh 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 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 000-030813
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Interactive Display Panels
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NIAVAC LTD
5 Prince Regent Road
BELFAST
BT5 6QR
UK
Telephone: +44 2890793000
E-mail: karen@niavac.com
Fax: +44 2890793035
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fluid AV - Mayne Communications Ltd
23 Windmill Business Park
Saintfield
BT24 7DX
UK
Telephone: +44 2890996363
E-mail: sales@fluid-av.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Exi-tite Ltd.
15a Grange Road
Ballygawley
BT70 2LP
UK
Telephone: +44 2885567674
E-mail: gcondell@exi-tite.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SYNCHRONISED CABLING SOLUTIONS LTD
15 Dalewood
ARMAGH
BT61 9AU
UK
Telephone: +44 2890832777
E-mail: andrew@syncsolutions.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MGA COMMUNICATION LTD
55 Antrim Road Ballynahinch
BALLYNAHINCH
BT24 8AN
UK
Telephone: +44 2897565614
E-mail: amckeown@mgacom.co.uk
Fax: +44 2897565634
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IMEX SYSTEMS LTD
MOIRA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
CRAIGAVON
BT67 0LZ
UK
Telephone: +44 2892619233
E-mail: pniblock@imex.co.uk
Fax: +44 2892619234
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
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:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 16 735 161.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Electrical Audio-Visual Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
REA SOUND N I LTD
57 Drum Road
COOKSTOWN
BT80 8QS
UK
Telephone: +44 2886764059
E-mail: roger@reasound.com
Fax: +44 2886764141
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Exi-tite Ltd.
15a Grange Road
Ballygawley
BT70 2LP
UK
Telephone: +44 2885567674
E-mail: gcondell@exi-tite.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SYNCHRONISED CABLING SOLUTIONS LTD
15 Dalewood
ARMAGH
BT61 9AU
UK
Telephone: +44 2890832777
E-mail: andrew@syncsolutions.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
D.L.KIRKPATRICK SON LIMITED
6 Somerton Industrial Park Dargan Crescent
BELFAST
BT3 9JB
UK
Telephone: +44 2890774455
E-mail: abbie@dlkphoto.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lunneys Electrical
28 Carrickblacker Road
CRAIGAVON
BT63 5AX
UK
Telephone: +44 2838398800
E-mail: cahal@lunneys-electrical.com
Fax: +44 2838398811
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FREDERICK HYDE LIMITED
70 Weyhill
HASLEMERE
GU27 1HN
UK
Telephone: +44 1428658806
E-mail: william.thompson@chamberlainmusic.com
Fax: +44 1428658807
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IMEX SYSTEMS LTD
MOIRA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
CRAIGAVON
BT67 0LZ
UK
Telephone: +44 2892619233
E-mail: pniblock@imex.co.uk
Fax: +44 2892619234
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
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:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 16 735 161.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The UK does not currently have any such bodies with responsibilities for appeal/mediation procedures
Belfast
UK
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
07/02/2024