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Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Baking Ingredients, Baking Mixes, Jams, Chutneys, Cooking Fats and Oils
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) for the period 1 September 2022 to 30 June 2026 from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of these types of items on a regular basis. The tender is in 9 food commodity Lots. Tenderers may offer for one or more Lots but must offer for all items in each Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Methodology & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: Evaluation Cost
/ Weighting: 85
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
36 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 46
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 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 these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current 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. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . Independent Schools in NI https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. . 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). . .
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Breakfast Cereals, Desserts, Bakery Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) for the period 1 September 2022 to 30 June 2026 from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of these types of items on a regular basis. The tender is in 9 food commodity Lots. Tenderers may offer for one or more Lots but must offer for all items in each Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Methodology & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: Evaluation Cost
/ Weighting: 85
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
36 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 46
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 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 these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current 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. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . Independent Schools in NI https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. . 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). . .
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Dairy Products, Eggs, Beverages and Hospitality Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) for the period 1 September 2022 to 30 June 2026 from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of these types of items on a regular basis. The tender is in 9 food commodity Lots. Tenderers may offer for one or more Lots but must offer for all items in each Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Methodology & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: Evaluation Cost
/ Weighting: 85
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
36 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 46
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 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 these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current 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. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . Independent Schools in NI https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. . 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). . .
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4: Tinned and Canned Soups, Pulses, Grains, Fish, Vegetables and Fruit
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) for the period 1 September 2022 to 30 June 2026 from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of these types of items on a regular basis. The tender is in 9 food commodity Lots. Tenderers may offer for one or more Lots but must offer for all items in each Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Methodology & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: Evaluation Cost
/ Weighting: 85
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
36 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 46
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 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 these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current 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. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . Independent Schools in NI https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. . 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). . .
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5: Cooking Ingredients, Cooking Sauces, Table Sauces, Dried Pasta, Couscous, Rice and Noodles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) for the period 1 September 2022 to 30 June 2026 from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of these types of items on a regular basis. The tender is in 9 food commodity Lots. Tenderers may offer for one or more Lots but must offer for all items in each Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Methodology & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: Evaluation Cost
/ Weighting: 85
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
36 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 46
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 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 these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current 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. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . Independent Schools in NI https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. . 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). . .
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6: Free From Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) for the period 1 September 2022 to 30 June 2026 from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of these types of items on a regular basis. The tender is in 9 food commodity Lots. Tenderers may offer for one or more Lots but must offer for all items in each Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Methodology & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: Evaluation Cost
/ Weighting: 85
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
36 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 46
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 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 these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current 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. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . Independent Schools in NI https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. . 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). . .
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7: Frying Oil
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) for the period 1 September 2022 to 30 June 2026 from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of these types of items on a regular basis. The tender is in 9 food commodity Lots. Tenderers may offer for one or more Lots but must offer for all items in each Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Methodology & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: Evaluation Cost
/ Weighting: 85
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
36 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 46
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 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 these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current 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. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . Independent Schools in NI https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. . 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). . .
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Lot 8: Domestic Sized Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) for the period 1 September 2022 to 30 June 2026 from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of these types of items on a regular basis. The tender is in 9 food commodity Lots. Tenderers may offer for one or more Lots but must offer for all items in each Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Methodology & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: Evaluation Cost
/ Weighting: 85
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
36 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 46
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 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 these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current 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. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . Independent Schools in NI https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. . 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). . .
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9: Chilled Chips
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) for the period 1 September 2022 to 30 June 2026 from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of these types of items on a regular basis. The tender is in 9 food commodity Lots. Tenderers may offer for one or more Lots but must offer for all items in each Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Methodology & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Product Characteristics (Taste, Texture and Appearance of the products)
/ Weighting: 35
Cost criterion: Evaluation Cost
/ Weighting: 50
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
36 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 46
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 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 these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current 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. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . Independent Schools in NI https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. . 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). . .
This framework 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 these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current 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. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. . Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. . Independent Schools in NI https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. . 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). . .