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Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE)
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Activity Group Ltd | NI669375 | ~£990,000 estimated from lot values | 5 lots Outdoor Benches · Outdoor Picnic Tables · Outdoor Planters · Outdoor Sandpits · Outdoor Litterbins | - |
| ECOPLASTIC RECYCLING LTD | NI054030 | ~£990,000 estimated from lot values | 5 lots Outdoor Benches · Outdoor Picnic Tables · Outdoor Planters · Outdoor Sandpits · Outdoor Litterbins | - |
| ENVIRONMENTAL STREET FURNITURE LTD. | NI615794 | ~£535,000 estimated from lot values | 4 lots Outdoor Benches · Outdoor Planters · Outdoor Sandpits · Outdoor Litterbins | - |
| INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 07941691 | ~£455,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Outdoor Picnic Tables | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 5 lots, each awarded separately. 25 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Outdoor Benches Jul 2026 – Jul 2030 | £295,000 | 5 | active | |
| Lot 2 Outdoor Picnic Tables Jul 2026 – Jul 2030 | £455,000 | 5 | active | |
| Lot 3 Outdoor Planters Jul 2026 – Jul 2030 | £115,000 | 5 | active | |
| Lot 4 Outdoor Sandpits Jul 2026 – Jul 2030 | £35,000 | 5 | active | |
| Lot 5 Outdoor Litterbins Jul 2026 – Jul 2030 | £90,000 | 5 | active |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £34,100 in 7 payments (over £25k) from HMPPS, UKRI (2023-01-03 to 2025-03-20).