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    ContractsOutdoor Learning Equipment Supply Framework for Northern Ireland Schools and Educational Institutions
    Awarded contract

    Outdoor Learning Equipment Supply Framework for Northern Ireland Schools and Educational Institutions

    Awarded
    £285k
    Published 24 Jun 2026

    A 4-year framework for supplying outdoor learning equipment to Northern Ireland schools, educational institutions, and community centers administered by the Education Authority.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· Northern IrelandPublished 24 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £285k
    Published 24 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £285,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Northern Ireland

    Suppliers

    3 suppliers
    • P4
      Podium 4 Sport
    Lead contractor
  1. RO
    Red Orange International Limited
    Consortium partner
  2. PE
    PATTERSON ELECTRONICS LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  3. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    24 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This 4-year framework agreement procures outdoor learning equipment for delivery to schools, educational centers, and related institutions across Northern Ireland. The framework is administered by the Northern Ireland Education Authority and is available to: primary and post-primary schools; Catholic maintained schools; independent schools; Irish medium schools; controlled and voluntary grammar schools; nursery schools; further education colleges; grant-controlled integrated schools; libraries; EA teachers' and educational centers; Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA); Armagh Observatory and Planetarium; Middletown Centre for Autism; youth centres; and relevant educational support councils. This framework complements but does not replace any existing contracts or agreements that participating institutions may already maintain. Suppliers should note that eligible organizations can access the framework with EA permission throughout the 4-year period.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

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    Who wins here
    1. Podium 4 Sport1× · 50%
    2. ECOPLASTIC RECYCLING LTD1× · 50%

    Across transport logistics, the most active winners are NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, DENNIS EAGLE LIMITED, COMPASS MINERALS UK LTD — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-05e619

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    Sector
    Education & Training