AwardedAwarded 3 July 2026

First Aid Supplies

Education Authority · Education

In brief

Education Authority awarded medical supplies work to Kays Medical Limited on 3 July 2026.

The notice gives a value of £850,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 20 April 2026.

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

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

What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Kays Medical Limited (SME)
5 bids received
£850,000
Awarded 23 June 2026
6 July 2026 to 5 July 2030

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 014275-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 016603-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 058974-2026
  4. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 062708-2026

About the buyer

Education AuthorityLast 12 months

Procurements

134

Awards

44

Suppliers it has used most for medical supplies

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    £600kestimated
  2. Non Invasive Ventilation, Associated Consumables and Ancillary Services in the Community

    Belfast Health & Social Care TrustNorthern IrelandMedical equipment and supplies

    Open17 days leftFramework

    £45mframework ceiling
  3. Medical Fridges, Freezers and Associated Equipment

    Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics ServiceNorthern IrelandMedical equipment and supplies, Laboratory and scientific equipment

    Open20 days left3 lotsFramework

    £1.34mframework ceiling

From notice 014275-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 February 2026, last updated 3 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.