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CfT: FAE-25-008 Outdoor Learning Equipment

Buyer Organisation:
the Education Authority
Title:
FAE-25-008 Outdoor Learning Equipment
CfT CA Unique ID:
EANI-5142
Evaluation Mechanism:
MAT
Description:
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of outdoor learning equipment to Outdoor Learning Centres and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. 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 framework and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This framework is not intended to replace any current contracts/frameworks 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)
Services, Works, Goods:
Goods
Directive:
UK
Procedure:
Open/Competitive Flexible
CfT Involves:
The establishment of a framework agreement
Framework Agreement Type:
Closed Type Framework Agreement
Tender Structure Envelope Type:
Qualification/Technical/Financial
Framework agreement Timeframe:
31/05/2030 00:00
Special Regime Contract:
No
CPV Codes:
18000000-Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
18200000-Outerwear
18220000-Weatherproof clothing
18400000-Special clothing and accessories
18444112-Bicycle helmets
32000000-Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
34430000-Bicycles
34431000-Non-motorised bicycles
34432000-Parts and accessories for bicycles
34522550-Canoes
37400000-Sports goods and equipment
37410000-Outdoor sports equipment
37412000-Water-sports equipment
37412260-Wetsuits
37412210-Buoyancy compensators
37412300-Surf and swim equipment and accessories
37414000-Camping goods
37414600-Camping or outdoor stoves
37423000-Gymnastic ropes or rings or climbing accessories
39522530-Tents
39522540-Sleeping bags
18811000-Waterproof footwear
18815000-Boots
18823000-Climbing boots
Contact Point:
equipment.procure@eani.org.uk
Award per Item:
No
NUTS codes:
UKN
Above or Below Threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
10/03/2026 15:00
End of clarification period:
27/02/2026 15:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
10/03/2026 15:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
Yes
Number Of Lots:
5
Lot Name(1)
Lot 1 - Clothing and Footwear
Lot Name(2)
Lot 2 - Cycling Equipment
Lot Name(3)
Lot 3 - Water Sports Equipment
Lot Name(4)
Lot 4 - Camping Equipment
Lot Name(5)
Lot 5 - Climbing/Caving Equipment
Tenders For Lots:
Maximum Number of Lots
Maximum Number of Lots:
5
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Contract duration in months or years, excluding extensions:
4 years
Validity of Tender in days or months:
90 days
Date of Publication/Invitation:
06/02/2026 17:25