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EDR-26-002 - Design, Supply, Installation and Inspection of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment

In brief

Education Authority is looking for suppliers for this contract (Northern Ireland).

It is a framework worth up to £12,940,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 March 2027.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 3pm, Monday 7 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 3pm, Friday 27 November 2026
Bids by: 3pm, Monday 7 December 2026

How bids are scored

Lot 1 - Fixed Outdoor Playground Equipment

AC1 - Service Delivery Plan and Contract Management · AC2 - Design and Installation Methodology · AC3 - Scaled Layout Drawing Assessment · AC4 - Catalogue Upload · AC5 - Price

Lot 2 - Outdoor Fitness Equipment

AC1 - Service Delivery Plan and Contract Management · AC2 - Design and Installation Methodology · AC3 - Scaled Layout Drawing Assessment · AC4 - Catalogue Uploads · AC5 - Price

Lot 3 - Bespoke Outdoor Educational Structures

AC1 - Service Delivery Plan and Contract Management · AC2 - Design and Installation Methodology · AC3 - Scaled Layout Drawing Assessment · AC4 - Catalogue Uploads · AC5 - Price

Lot 4 - Polytunnels, Timber Sheds and Furniture, Greenhouses, Storage Containers, and Cycle Shelters

AC1 - Service Delivery Plan and Contract Management · AC2 - Catalogue Uploads · AC3 - Price

1 more lot is scored in the official notice.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 63 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £12,940,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

The buyer expects to buy this again around January 2027.

What the notice says

EDR-26-002 - Design, Supply, Installation and Inspection of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment. The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the provision of Outdoor Educational Equipment which will include the design, supply, delivery and installation of such equipment. This Framework will also include post installation inspection, annual inspections, on-going maintenance and repairs to equipment where required. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will commence on 01 March 2027 and will operate for an initial period of 24 months, with the option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months. This Framework Agreement is led by the Education Authority (EA) and is open for use by the EA, including the educational bodies and associated organisations listed below. During the term of the Framework Agreement, these organisations may utilise the Framework Agreement with the permission of the EA. The Framework Agreement is not intended to replace any existing contractual arrangements that participating or non-participating organisations may already have in place. The following organisations shall be entitled to access the Framework Agreement: https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus Primary and Post-Primary Schools under the control of the EA; Catholic Maintained Schools; Voluntary Grammar Schools; Integrated Schools; Irish Medium Schools; Independent Schools in Northern Ireland Private schools (Independent schools) in Northern Ireland - ISC; Nursery Schools; Controlled Youth Centres; Further Education Colleges in Northern Ireland Further Education (FE) Colleges ; Libraries NI Libraries NI - Public Libraries in Northern Ireland; EA Teachers' and Educational Centres; Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA); Armagh Observatory and Planetarium; Middletown Centre for Autism; Controlled Schools' Support Council (CSSC); and Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 24 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £12,940,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Northern Ireland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 5 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: etendersni.gov.uk.
Send clarification questions before 3pm, Friday 27 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 3pm, Monday 7 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot 1 - Fixed Outdoor Playground Equipment 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2029 What this lot covers Lot 1 is for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a range of fixed playground equipment. Playground products are likely to be of a timber, metal or plastic construction. The products which are within scope of this lot include (but are not limited to): • Climbing Frames and walls (Wooden / Metal / Plastic) • Treetop Towers • Balancing Trails • Trampolines • Swing Sets • Slides / Cable Rides • See-Saws & Rockers • Spring-Based Play Equipment • Roundabouts • Inclusive Play Equipment • Toddler Playground Equipment	—	£12,940,000
Lot 2 - Outdoor Fitness Equipment 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2029 What this lot covers Lot 2 is for the design, supply, delivery and installation of outdoor fitness equipment which is suitable for use by children. This will include (but is not limited to) fixed outdoor fitness stations of the following type; cross trainers, lat-pulldowns, ab benches, dips/leg raises, hand bikes, leg presses, pull-up stations and recumbent bikes.	—	£12,940,000
Lot 3 - Bespoke Outdoor Educational Structures 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2029 What this lot covers Lot 3 is for the design, supply, delivery, assembly and installation of a range of fixed outdoor structures. This lot provides for bespoke “open to the elements” structures such as timber made gazebos, canopies, and outdoor learning environments without windows, doors or utilities.	—	£12,940,000
Lot 4 - Polytunnels, Timber Sheds and Furniture, Greenhouses, Storage Containers, and Cycle Shelters 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2029 What this lot covers Lot 4 is for the supply, delivery, assembly and installation of polytunnels, sheds and greenhouses, storage containers and cycle shelters. Lot 4 is divided into five sections, as detailed below. Suppliers may submit a bid for one or more product lines within any one section or across multiple sections. • Lot 4 – Section 1 - Polytunnels & Accessories • Lot 4 – Section 2 - Timber Sheds & Furniture • Lot 4 – Section 3 - Green Houses & Accessories • Lot 4 – Section 4 - Storage Containers • Lot 4 – Section 5 - Cycle Shelters	—	£12,940,000
Lot 5 - Provision for Inspections of Outdoor Equipment 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2029 What this lot covers Lot 5 is for the provision of independent post-installation, annual and ad-hoc inspections of outdoor equipment and associated safety surfacing, including equipment installed prior to the commencement of this Framework Agreement.	—	£12,940,000

Timeline

9 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 106343-2026

About the buyer

Education AuthorityLast 12 months

Procurements

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Awards

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From notice 106343-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 November 2026.