Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Ballee Road West
Ballymena
BT42 2HS
UK
Contact person: equipment.procure@eani.org.uk
E-mail: equipment.procure@eani.org.uk
NUTS: UKN0F
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-22-002 - Sports and Fitness equipment including Gym equipment maintenance
II.1.2) Main CPV code
37440000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Supply and Delivery of Sports and Fitness equipment. The maintenance of Gym equipment and Fitness Equipment. All goods and services are provided to Individual Educational Establishments within Northern Ireland (NI) for the period of 4
years. This framework agreement is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA (the Client), including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the framework agreement these bodies may wish to use the framework agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of the Authority. 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 Centres. https://
www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/schoolfinder/ 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 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)
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
7 966 438.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Fitness equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
51121000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Supply and Delivery of Sports and Fitness equipment. The maintenance of Gym equipment
and Fitness Equipment. All goods and services are provided to Individual Educational Establishments within Northern Ireland (NI) for
the period of 4 years. This framework agreement is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA (the
Client), including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the framework agreement these bodies may wish
to use the framework agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of the Authority. 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 Centres. 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 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).
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
No Award was made for Lot 1 - Fitness equipment. Due to this No Award the total value of the procurement noted in II.1.7 excludes the value estimated for Lot 1.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Sports Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37420000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Supply and Delivery of Sports and Fitness equipment. The maintenance of Gym equipment
and Fitness Equipment. All goods and services are provided to Individual Educational Establishments within Northern Ireland (NI) for the period of 4 years. This framework agreement is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA (the Client), including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the framework agreement these bodies may wish to use the framework agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of the Authority. 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 Centres. 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 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).
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Gym Maintenance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
51121000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Supply and Delivery of Sports and Fitness equipment. The maintenance of Gym equipment and Fitness Equipment. All goods and services are provided to Individual Educational Establishments within Northern Ireland (NI) for
the period of 4 years. This framework agreement is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA (the Client), including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the framework agreement these bodies may wish to use the framework agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of the Authority. 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 Centres. 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 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).
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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:
2022/S 000-014969
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Lot 1 - Fitness equipment
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Lot 2 - Sports Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PODIUM 4 SPORT LTD
NI013398
Montgomery Business Park, 40 Montgomery Road
Belfast
BT6 9HL
UK
Telephone: +44 02890701444
E-mail: pstevenson@podium4sport.com
Fax: +44 02890701555
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FINDEL EDUCATION LIMITED
01135827
2 Gregory Street
Cheshire
SK14 4HR
UK
Telephone: +44 03451204515
E-mail: bidsandtenders@findel.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.findel.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
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:
: 6 999 997.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Lot 3 - Gym Maintenance
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PODIUM 4 SPORT LTD
NI013398
40 Montgomery Road
Belfast
Bt6 9HL
UK
Telephone: +44 02890701444
E-mail: pstevenson@podium4sport.com
NUTS: UKN
Internet address(es)
URL: www.podium4sport.com
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BALANCE LEISURE FITNESS LTD
NI624145
Unit 23, 218 City Business Park
Dunmurry
BT17 9HY
UK
E-mail: service@balanceleisure.com
NUTS: UKN
Internet address(es)
URL: www.balanceleisure.com
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:
: 966 440.00
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 currently have any such bodies with responsibilities for appeal/mediation procedures
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/11/2022