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CfT: ID 6548189 - DOF - EDD - NICS Identity Assurance Solution - PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT
- Buyer Organisation:
- CPD - Supplies and Services Division
- Title:
- ID 6548189 - DOF - EDD - NICS Identity Assurance Solution - PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT
- CfT CA Unique ID:
- SSD-7520
- Evaluation Mechanism:
- MAT
- Description:
- **Preliminary Market Engagement** The Department of Finance (DoF) is currently preparing to initiate a competitive tendering procedure to establish a contract with a Supplier to provide an identity solution along with support and maintenance of our existing Identity Assurance (NIDA) application. The contract duration is anticipated to be an initial period of three years, with two options to extend of up to one year each. The potential scale and scope of this contract is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement, DoF wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline of 3pm on 20th July 2026. Please see document entitled "ID 6548189 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Questionnaire" in CfT documents for further detail.
- 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:
- Technical
- Special Regime Contract:
- No
- CPV Codes:
- 72000000-IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72700000-Computer network services
72222300-Information technology services
72212732-Data security software development services
72212731-File security software development services
48000000-Software package and information systems - 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:
- Below
- Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
- 27/07/2026 15:00
- End of clarification period:
- 27/07/2026 15:00
- Upload of documents within the clarifications:
- Yes
- Tenders Opening Date:
- 27/07/2026 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:
- 1 months
- Validity of Tender in days or months:
- 90 days
- Date of Publication/Invitation:
- 25/06/2026 11:16