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Tender: Pre-market Engagement for Sustainable Catering Disposables and Packaging – Education Authority

Released 25 days ago

Closed21 Oct 2026

Likely valueEstimate£60K to £320KInflation adjusted

LocationNorthern Ireland

Agencythe Education Authority

SourceeTendersNI

CategoryFood & Beverage

Submissions closedClosed Wed, 21 Oct 2026

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The Education Authority is seeking information from suppliers through a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire (PME) for CAT-26-002 Sustainable Catering Disposables and Packaging. The engagement is open/competitive with a flexible tender submission process, published 06/10/2026 16:23:58 and closing 21/10/2026 15:00:00.

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This could be valuable for suppliers of sustainable catering disposables and packaging looking to engage with the Education Authority; respondents should note the open/competitive process and the firm submission deadline of 21/10/2026 15:00:00.

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