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Published 9 Jan 2025, 10:33 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Safety Related Products for Home Safety Projects

Official notice

Authority: Ards and North Down Borough Council (Local council)

23 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitableMax 23 lots to bid
Published estimate£1,088,000total for 23 lots
Submissions closed 14 Feb 2025awarded 1 Aug 2025
Awarded to KID RAPT LIMITED, THE HELPING HAND CO LEDBURY LTD7 awards

What is being bought23 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the Supply and Delivery of Safety Related Products for Home Safety Projects. This is a collaborative procurement exercise for 11 councils with Ards and North Down Borough Council acting as lead council. The participating councils are (as detailed in the Schedule 1 Document):

  • Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
  • Ards and North Down Borough Council
  • Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
  • Belfast City Council
  • Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
  • Derry City and Strabane District Council
  • Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
  • Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
  • Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
  • Mid Ulster District Council
  • Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

CPV: Safety equipment

Lots and requirements (23)Procurement structure

23 lots · all with a published value (£1,088,000 together) · a supplier may bid for at most 23 of them
Lot #1Cupboard LockAwardedRenewalPublished value£18,800
Extensions: The contract is for an initial period of one year until 31 July 2026, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both parties. · It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both parties.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Cupboard/Drawer CatchesCancelledRenewalPublished value£17,200
Extensions: The contract is for an initial period of one year until 31 July 2026, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both parties. · It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Sliding Cabinet Double Door CatchCancelledRenewalPublished value£5,000
Extensions: It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Cupboard/Drawer LockCancelledRenewalPublished value£11,800
Extensions: The contract is for an initial period of one year until 31 July 2026, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both parties. · It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Multipurpose lockCancelledRenewalPublished value£5,600
Extensions: The contract is for an initial period of one year until 31 July 2026, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both parties. · It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Anti-tipping TV StrapCancelledRenewalPublished value£36,000
Extensions: The contract is for an initial period of one year until 31 July 2026, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both parties. · It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Furniture Restraint StrapCancelledRenewalPublished value£30,600
Extensions: The contract is for an initial period of one year until 31 July 2026, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both parties. · It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Carbon Monoxide AlarmCancelledRenewalPublished value£121,600
Extensions: It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #9Touch LampCancelledRenewalPublished value£136,000
Extensions: It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #10Grabber / Reacher AidAwardedRenewalPublished value£54,800
Extensions: The contract is for an initial period of one year until 31 July 2026, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both parties. · It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #11Grabber / Reacher Aid fitted with a locking buttonAwardedRenewalPublished value£4,400
Extensions: The contract is for an initial period of one year until 31 July 2026, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both parties. · It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #12Shoe HornCancelledRenewalPublished value£7,600
Extensions: It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #13MagnifierCancelledRenewalPublished value£8,000
Extensions: It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #14Corner CushionAwardedRenewalPublished value£21,400
Extensions: The contract is for an initial period of one year until 31 July 2026, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both parties. · It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #15Edge GuardAwardedRenewalPublished value£30,800
Extensions: The contract is for an initial period of one year until 31 July 2026, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both parties. · It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #16Door JammerAwardedRenewalPublished value£7,200
Extensions: The contract is for an initial period of one year until 31 July 2026, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both parties. · It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #17Sock and Stocking AidAwardedRenewalPublished value£32,400
Extensions: The contract is for an initial period of one year until 31 July 2026, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both parties. · It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #18Blind Cord Safety DeviceCancelledRenewalPublished value£39,000
Extensions: It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #19Non-slip Jar / Bottle OpenerCancelledRenewalPublished value£35,000
Extensions: The contract is for an initial period of one year until 31 July 2026, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both parties. · It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #20Care PackCancelledRenewalPublished value£42,000
Extensions: It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #21Extending FireguardCancelledRenewalPublished value£126,400
Extensions: It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #22Extending Stair GateCancelledRenewalPublished value£267,600
Extensions: The contract is for an initial period of one year until 31 July 2026, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both parties. · It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #23Heat Proof PouchCancelledRenewalPublished value£28,800
Extensions: The contract is for an initial period of one year until 31 July 2026, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both parties. · It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 July 2025 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods reviewed annually and subject to written agreement by both partiesVariant bids: not allowed

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
9 Jan 2025, 10:33 GMT
Last source update
4 Aug 2025, 11:01 BST
Award evaluation window
10 Feb 2025 – …
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-045541
Classification (CPV)
Safety equipment
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN09)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ce7b Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Ards and North Down Borough Council will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day Standstill Period following electronic notification to unsuccessful applicants of the award decision.

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
14 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
10 Feb 2025, 12:30 GMT

Timeline

10 Feb 2025 → 10 Aug 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Bids opened
    10 Feb 2025, 12:30 GMT
  2. Submission deadline
    14 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
  3. Notice published
    4 Aug 2025, 11:01 BST
  4. Bids must remain valid until
    10 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST

Notice history

2 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 10 Feb 2025
  1. Deadline moved to 14 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
    10 Feb 2025, 09:18 GMT
    +4 days · was 10 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
  2. Status changed to complete
    4 Aug 2025, 11:01 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineIV.2.2)10 Feb 202514 Feb 2025+4 d

1 amendment published without a description.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 23
Awarded value £153,05815 contracts exc. VAT
Bids received 3131 from SMEs
Contracts signed 15latest 1 Aug 2025

16 further award records carry no date or value.

Contracts

  • Cupboard Lock · KID RAPT LIMITEDSME

    Signed
    1 Aug 2025
    Value
    £4,725
    Status
    active
  • Grabber / Reacher Aid · THE HELPING HAND CO LEDBURY LTDSME

    Signed
    1 Aug 2025
    Value
    £13,968
    Status
    active
  • Grabber / Reacher Aid (fitted with a locking button) · THE HELPING HAND CO LEDBURY LTDSME

    Signed
    1 Aug 2025
    Value
    £1,400
    Status
    active
  • Corner Cushion · KID RAPT LIMITEDSME

    Signed
    1 Aug 2025
    Value
    £4,777
    Status
    active
  • Edge Guard · KID RAPT LIMITEDSME

    Signed
    1 Aug 2025
    Value
    £6,426
    Status
    active
  • Door Jammer · KID RAPT LIMITEDSME

    Signed
    1 Aug 2025
    Value
    £4,200
    Status
    active
  • Sock and Stocking Aid · THE HELPING HAND CO LEDBURY LTDSME

    Signed
    1 Aug 2025
    Value
    £9,315
    Status
    active
  • Non-slip Jar / Bottle Opener

    Signed
    1 Aug 2025
    Value
    £3,837
    Status
    active
  • Cupboard/Drawer Catches

    Signed
    1 Aug 2025
    Value
    £5,460
    Status
    active
  • Extending Stair Gate

    Signed
    1 Aug 2025
    Value
    £66,930
    Status
    active
  • Heat Proof Pouch

    Signed
    1 Aug 2025
    Value
    £7,504
    Status
    active
  • Cupboard/Drawer Lock

    Signed
    1 Aug 2025
    Value
    £2,970
    Status
    active
  • Multipurpose lock

    Signed
    1 Aug 2025
    Value
    £1,400
    Status
    active
  • Anti-tipping TV Strap

    Signed
    1 Aug 2025
    Value
    £9,242
    Status
    active
  • Furniture Restraint Strap

    Signed
    1 Aug 2025
    Value
    £10,904
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Cupboard Lock1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
2 · Cupboard/Drawer Catches2bids · 2 electronic · 1 from abroad2——
4 · Cupboard/Drawer Lock1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
5 · Multipurpose lock1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
6 · Anti-tipping TV Strap2bids · 2 electronic · 1 from abroad2——
7 · Furniture Restraint Strap2bids · 2 electronic · 1 from abroad2——
10 · Grabber / Reacher Aid4bids · 4 electronic · 1 from abroad4——
11 · Grabber / Reacher Aid fitted with a locking button4bids · 4 electronic · 1 from abroad4——
14 · Corner Cushion2bids · 2 electronic · 1 from abroad2——
15 · Edge Guard2bids · 2 electronic · 1 from abroad2——
16 · Door Jammer1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
17 · Sock and Stocking Aid3bids · 3 electronic · 1 from abroad3——
19 · Non-slip Jar / Bottle Opener2bids · 2 electronic · 1 from abroad2——
22 · Extending Stair Gate2bids · 2 electronic · 1 from abroad2——
23 · Heat Proof Pouch2bids · 2 electronic · 1 from abroad2——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Ards and North Down Borough Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services City Hall, The Castle, Bangor, UK, BT20 4BTContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Procurement ManagerReview body Bangor

Bidders & participating suppliers

3 commercial parties on the notice
  • ELECTRICAL WORLD LIMITEDAwarded supplier 31 Ballyreagh Tempo, ENNISKILLEN, UK, BT94 3EHContact email, phone
  • KID RAPT LIMITEDAwarded supplier Room 7 Sessions House, Usk, UK, NP15 1ADContact email, phone
  • THE HELPING HAND CO LEDBURY LTDAwarded supplier Unit 9 Bromyard Road Industrial, LEDBURY, UK, HR8 1NSContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria