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CAT-24-005 Warewashing, Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment

the Education Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: the Education Authority

Buyer Address: 40 Academy Street, Belfast, UKN06, BT12NQ, United Kingdom

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

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
10050000.0 GBP
Published
23 Jul 2025, 08:42
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment
Region
n/a
Awarded To
STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Client has established a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Warewashing and Refrigeration and Freezing equipment. The Framework is divided into two Lots as follows: • Lot 1 Warewashing Equipment • Lot 2 Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment. This Contract Award notice is being published following the Award of Lot 2 Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment. A Previous Contract Award Notice was published following the award of Lot 1 Warewashing Equipment. This notice is referenced 2025/S 000-031592 and was published on 11 June 2025.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Title: Warewashing Equipment

Lot Description: The Client has established a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Warewashing and Refrigeration and Freezing equipment. The Framework is divided into two Lots as follows: • Lot 1 Warewashing Equipment • Lot 2 Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment. This Contract Award notice is being published following the Award of Lot 2 Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment. A Previous Contract Award Notice was published following the award of Lot 1 Warewashing Equipment. We refer to this notice referenced 2025/S 000-031592 which was published on 11 June 2025 for information relating to the award of Lot 1. Additional information: 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 as required, however, the overarching value of the Framework Agreement will not exceed £10,050,000 (ex VAT) or £12,060,000 (inc VAT).

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with options to extend for period/s up to 24 months.

Lot Title: Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment

Lot 2 Status: cancelled

Lot 2 Has Options: Yes

Lot 2 Options: The Framework Agreement will be valid for an initial period of 2 years from the Commencement Date with options to extend for period/s up to 24 months.

Contracts

Contract Title: Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment

Awards

Award Title: Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment

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