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First Aid Supplies

Education Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Education Authority

Buyer Address: 40 Academy Street, Belfast, UKN06, BT1 2NQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: business.procure@eani.org.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
850000.0 GBP
Gross: 1020000 GBP
Published
24 Feb 2026, 15:59
Deadline
20 Mar 2026, 15:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Education Authority (hereafter referred to as EA) has a requirement for the supply of First Aid Supplies and intend to establish a contract for a period of 4 years with optional extension period(s) up to and including 24 months. It should be noted that the contract extension options may or may not be exercised.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016603-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: An optional extension period(s) up to and including 24 months

Lot 1 Value: GBP 850,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,020,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-20T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-04-19T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Compliance with Specification

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Raw Notice JSON

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