Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
the Education Authority
40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT1 2NQ
UK
E-mail: catering.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
CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment for EDUCATION AUTHORITY
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39310000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: • Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39222000
39311000
39220000
39711360
42214100
39711361
42942000
39721100
39312000
39314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: • Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with option to extend for period/s up to 24 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.2.14) Additional information
A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot/Section. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Framework Agreement. Any information on previous volumes or value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee is given as to the exact value under this Framework. Any levels or aggregate values of goods referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The EA reserves the right to move value between the Lots/Sections as required, however, the overarching value will not exceed £5,000,000 ex VAT or £6,000,000 inc VAT
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39222000
39311000
39220000
39711360
42214100
39711361
42942000
39721100
39312000
39314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: • Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with option to extend for period/s up to 24 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.2.14) Additional information
A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot/Section. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Framework Agreement. Any information on previous volumes or value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee is given as to the exact value under this Framework. Any levels or aggregate values of goods referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The EA reserves the right to move value between the Lots/Sections as required, however, the overarching value will not exceed £5,000,000 ex VAT or £6,000,000 inc VAT
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 High Speed Ovens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39222000
39311000
39220000
39711360
42214100
39711361
42942000
39721100
39312000
39314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: • Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with option to extend for period/s up to 24 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.2.14) Additional information
A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot/Section. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Framework Agreement. Any information on previous volumes or value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee is given as to the exact value under this Framework. Any levels or aggregate values of goods referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The EA reserves the right to move value between the Lots/Sections as required, however, the overarching value will not exceed £5,000,000 ex VAT or £6,000,000 inc VAT
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39222000
39311000
39220000
39711360
42214100
39711361
42942000
39721100
39312000
39314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The EA invites tenders for the Framework CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment. The Framework is divided into four Lots as follows: • Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens, Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers, Lot 3 High Speed Ovens and Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with option to extend for period/s up to 24 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.2.14) Additional information
A maximum of 3 Contractors will be awarded a place on each Lot/Section. Tenderers may bid for and be appointed to one or more Lots/Sections.The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Framework Agreement. Any information on previous volumes or value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee is given as to the exact value under this Framework. Any levels or aggregate values of goods referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The EA reserves the right to move value between the Lots/Sections as required, however, the overarching value will not exceed £5,000,000 ex VAT or £6,000,000 inc VAT
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:
2025/S 000-006747
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CE-Tech
Unit A6
BALLYMENA
BT42 3AZ
UK
Telephone: +44 2825631731
E-mail: gary.hood@ce-tech.info
Fax: +44 2825631779
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
STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD
205 Carnalbanagh Road, Broughshane
BALLYMENA
BT42 4NY
UK
Telephone: +44 2825861711
E-mail: pcaves@stephens-catering.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
MASSEY CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED
17b maghaberry road
CRAIGAVON
bt670je
UK
Telephone: +44 2892619009
E-mail: philip@masseycatering.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
BRODERICK BROS. LIMITED
Cloverhill Industrial Estate
Clondalkin
Dublin 22
IE
Telephone: +35 314291508
E-mail: cwhyte@broderickbros.ie
Fax: +35 014509570
NUTS: IE
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Galgorm Hygiene
7 Corbally Road
Ballymena
BT42 1JQ
UK
Telephone: +44 2825643211
E-mail: nikitta.andrew@galgormgroup.com
Fax: +44 2825647614
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
Catering Beverage Services
43 edgar road
carryduff
BT8 8AN
UK
Telephone: +44 2890814336
E-mail: mark@cbsni.org
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:
: 1 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CE-Tech
Unit A6
BALLYMENA
BT42 3AZ
UK
Telephone: +44 2825631731
E-mail: gary.hood@ce-tech.info
Fax: +44 2825631779
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
STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD
205 Carnalbanagh Road, Broughshane
BALLYMENA
BT42 4NY
UK
Telephone: +44 2825861711
E-mail: pcaves@stephens-catering.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
MASSEY CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED
17b maghaberry road
CRAIGAVON
bt670je
UK
Telephone: +44 2892619009
E-mail: philip@masseycatering.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
BRODERICK BROS. LIMITED
Cloverhill Industrial Estate
Clondalkin
Dublin 22
IE
Telephone: +35 014291508
E-mail: cwhyte@broderickbros.ie
Fax: +35 014509570
NUTS: IE
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Galgorm Hygiene
7 Corbally Road
Ballymena
BT42 1JQ
UK
Telephone: +44 2825643211
E-mail: nikitta.andrew@galgormgroup.com
Fax: +44 2825647614
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:
: 1 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Lot 3 High Speed Ovens
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CE-Tech
Unit A6
BALLYMENA
BT42 3AZ
UK
Telephone: +44 2825631731
E-mail: gary.hood@ce-tech.info
Fax: +44 2825631779
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
MASSEY CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED
17b maghaberry road
CRAIGAVON
bt670je
UK
Telephone: +44 2892619009
E-mail: philip@masseycatering.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
Galgorm Hygiene
7 Corbally Road
Ballymena
BT42 1JQ
UK
Telephone: +44 2825643211
E-mail: nikitta.andrew@galgormgroup.com
Fax: +44 2825647614
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:
: 850 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD
205 Carnalbanagh Road, Broughshane
BALLYMENA
BT42 4NY
UK
Telephone: +44 2825861711
E-mail: pcaves@stephens-catering.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
MASSEY CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED
17b maghaberry road
CRAIGAVON
bt670je
UK
Telephone: +44 2892619009
E-mail: philip@masseycatering.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
Galgorm Hygiene
7 Corbally Road
Ballymena
BT42 1JQ
UK
Telephone: +44 2825643211
E-mail: nikitta.andrew@galgormgroup.com
Fax: +44 2825647614
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:
: 850 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This Framework is established by the Education Authority and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows, who at some point, during the life of the Contract 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 nonparticipating institutions may already have in place. . Department of Education - Schools Plus https://www.educationni.gov.uk/services/schoolsplus 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.. FE Colleges : https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. NICIE - https://nicie.org/ . Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI 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). Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP). As a Public Sector Procurement organisation, EA must adhere to the Procurement Policy Notes https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/procurement-policy-notes-ppns.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The UK does not have any such bodies with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures. 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 as amended.
Belfast
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/09/2025