Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
the Education Authority
40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT1 2NQ
UK
E-mail: business.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.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
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
Provision and supply of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to schools in Northern Ireland
Reference number: BSP-25-003
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33182100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
EA have been tasked with setting up a contract for the supply of AEDs to schools across Northern Ireland. These AEDs must be suitable for both adults and children. It is estimated that around 500 schools will require AEDs in 2025. It is possible that some of the AEDs will have to be kept in an outdoor cabinet. It is expected that deliveries will commence in June 2025 and be completed by end of October 2025.
Further details will be provided in a specification when the tender is published.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
900 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33000000
33182100
33100000
33180000
33182000
33182200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
EA have been tasked with setting up a contract for the supply of AEDs to schools across Northern Ireland. These AEDs must be suitable for both adults and children. It is estimated that around 500 schools will require AEDs in 2025. It is possible that some of the AEDs will have to be kept in an outdoor cabinet. It is expected that deliveries will commence in June 2025 and be completed by end of October 2025.
Further details will be provided in a specification when the tender is published.
II.2.14) Additional information
EA Expect to carry out a Pre-Market Engagement exercise in early February 2025 relating to this requirement, details will be published on eTendersNI https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
21/02/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
EA Expect to carry out a Pre-Market Engagement exercise in early February 2025 relating to this requirement, details will be published on eTendersNI https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/02/2025