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Antrim Borough Council purchases approximately £9 million of a wide range of goods and services every year, from office paper to refuse collection vehicles. This section of the website will advertise tendering opportunities as well as providing some general guidance for those wishing to sell their services to the Council.
The Procurement Section is responsible for the management of Council Contracts and Tenders and provides advice to Council Departments on the best way to procure various goods, services and works. The Procurement Section also reviews, develops and implements systems and procedures in line with current best practice to ensure best value for money is being achieved.
The Procurement Section manages all Council Tenders over £20,000. Each Council Department is responsible for seeking its own quotations for goods/services which fall below the £20,000 threshold.
ELECTRONIC TENDERING
Antrim Borough Council is now using an electronic procurement system, eSourcing NI, to carry out most of our tenders and to manage communication with tenderers. The system is hosted by Bravosolution and is free for all suppliers to register and review current Government procurement opportunties.
In order to participate in electronic tenders you must be registered on the eSourcing NI procurement portal. The website address is https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk. Once registered you will be able to access tender documents and will be able to submit your response online.
Should you experience any problems whilst registering on the eSourcing NI portal or if you need assistance in accessing tender documentation, please contact Bravosolution’s dedicated supplier help desk via Tel: 0800 368 4850 or Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk.
The Council is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender, nor will the Council be involved in expenses incurred in the preparation of any tender.
David McCammick
Chief Executive
The Procurement Section has compiled a useful guide to assist suppliers who wish to sell their goods and services to the Council via a tender or quotation process.
PROCUREMENT THRESHOLDS
The Council's Procurement Thresholds ensure that Council expenditure is subjected to a proportionate amount of public competition depending on the level of expenditure involved.
CONDITIONS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GOODS
Antrim Borough Council has some General Terms and Conditions pertaining to the Supply of Goods. If you are a supplier to the Council, please make yourself aware of these terms and conditions.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
Potential suppliers of services to Council should be aware that the information provided in a tender or quotation submission may be subject to disclosure as a result of a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act. All disclosure of information will be treated in accordance with the Act as outlined in the Suppliers - Freedom of Information Statement.
ENQUIRIES
For any general procurement enquiries, please contact, Alistair Mawhinney, Management Accountant, T: 028 9446 3113 ext 1333; E: alistair.mawhinney@antrim.gov.uk
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