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CfT: ID 6421140 - DOF - IT ASSIST - SERVER PATCH MANAGEMENT SOLUTION

Buyer Organisation:
CPD - Supplies and Services Division
Title:
ID 6421140 - DOF - IT ASSIST - SERVER PATCH MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
CfT CA Unique ID:
SSD-7410
Evaluation Mechanism:
MAT
Description:
IT Assist require the provision of a Server Patch Management Tool to patch approximately 2400 servers. IT Assist (The Buyer) has responsibility for the delivery of common IT systems and services to support the business objectives of the 9 Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) Departments and approximately 40 Arms-Length organisations. Services are delivered to approximately 28000 NICS staff and customers located across Northern Ireland. The Buyer is responsible for the hosting, administration and maintenance of both virtual and physical server infrastructure. It is anticipated the Contract will be awarded in September 2026, with a 2 week implementation period prior to the Licencing period commencing on 11th October 2026 for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of up to 12 months each for the supply and delivery of a patch management system. Please see document entitled “ID 6421140 – Specification” for full details of the requirement.
Services, Works, Goods:
Services
CPC Category:
Computer and related services
Directive:
UK
Procedure:
Open/Competitive Flexible
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
First Cycle:
Public
Tender Structure Envelope Type:
Qualification/Technical/Financial
Special Regime Contract:
No
CPV Codes:
48000000-Software package and information systems
48700000-Software package utilities
48800000-Information systems and servers
72000000-IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72260000-Software-related services
Contact Point:
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Publish on behalf of:
Department of Finance
Award per Item:
No
NUTS codes:
UKN
Above or Below Threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
26/08/2026 15:00
End of clarification period:
18/08/2026 15:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
26/08/2026 15:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Contract duration in months or years, excluding extensions:
3 years
Validity of Tender in days or months:
90 days
Date of Publication/Invitation:
31/07/2026 17:40