Procurement Policy
We comply with Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy (NIPPP) and Northern Ireland Procurement Policy Notes. These underpin the procurement policies and procedures within the EA. Further information on these Policy Notes can be found on the Department of Finance website which can be accessed via the following link: Current CPD Policy Notes.
Conditions of Contract
As a Centre of Procurement Expertise (CoPE), we use the same Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract for Supplies and Services contracts used by other CoPEs in Northern Ireland. The link to our Terms and Conditions can be found below:
All Construction Procurement is via the NEC Engineering & Construction Suite of Contracts.
Processes: Control Limits
The tables below outline our Procurement Control Limits in accordance with PPN 04/21 Procurement Control Limits
Table 1 Control Limits for Supplies and Services
Value |
Process |
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1. Up to £4,999 |
A minimum of 2 quotations are obtained by the requisitioner to demonstrate the value for money has been achieved. |
2. £5,000 to £29,999 |
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3. £30,000 to EU Thresholds |
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4. Above Thresholds |
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Table 2 Control Limits for Works
Value |
Process |
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1. £0 to EU Thresholds |
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2. Above EU Thresholds |
Tenders are openly advertised on eTendersNI and within Contracts Finder. Tenders shall comply with the regulated public procurement process. |
Further information can be found in How and What We Buy.