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CfT: ID 6639812 DoF - IT Assist - Supply of End User Devices, Accessories and Services - PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT

Tender submission deadline in (days/hours):
18/7
Buyer Organisation:
CPD - Supplies and Services Division
Title:
ID 6639812 DoF - IT Assist - Supply of End User Devices, Accessories and Services - PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT
CfT CA Unique ID:
SSD-7592
Evaluation Mechanism:
MAT
Description:
DoF - IT Assist - Supply of End User Devices, Accessories and Services - PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT The Department of Finance (IT Assist) is currently preparing to initiate a competitive tendering procedure to establish a contract with a Supplier for the Provision of Desktops, Laptops, Tablet Devices, Accessories and Services. Prior to initiating the competitive tendering process, The Department of Finance (IT Assist) wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the competitive tendering process / if the requirement can be delivered by the market. The Department of Finance (DoF), IT Assist 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, Arms-Length organisations, and a growing number of customers from various organisations across the wider Public Sector in Northern Ireland. The Department of Finance has a current contract in place for the provision of a range of specified End User Devices, together with associated accessories and services. The contract supports the supply and delivery of devices to participating public sector bodies across Northern Ireland and includes associated contract management, reporting and service requirements. The current contract provides for the supply and delivery of End User Devices, associated accessories and a range of supporting services. These services include device image creation, device build and cloning, secure storage, delivery and deployment support, technical account management, incident escalation and resolution, implementation planning, contract management, and management reporting. The supplier is also required to provide procurement and spend reporting, incident and issues logs, and device lifecycle and roadmap information to support effective contract management and future planning. Stage 1 - PME questionnaire through the documents area of the CfT on eTendersNI. Stage 2 - Follow-up meetings Following receipt of completed questionnaires, DoF may seek clarification or further information from respondents through virtual or face-to-face follow-up meetings. Participation in this PME exercise does not constitute, and will not result in, any contractual agreement between a respondent and DoF, nor does participation confer any advantage in any subsequent procurement process. Interested parties shall bear their own costs of participating in the PME exercise. DoF shall not be liable for any costs, expenses or losses arising from participation, including, without limitation, any loss of profit or other economic loss, irrespective of the outcome of the PME. The next stage of the process will be considered following completion of the PME exercise. PLEASE NOTE: COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE MESSAGING FUNCTION ON eTendersNI BEFORE 15:00 ON THE DATE SPECIFIED BELOW UNDER “TIME-LIMIT FOR RECEIPT OF TENDERS OR REQUESTS TO PARTICIPATE”.
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:
30200000-Computer equipment and supplies
30213200-Tablet computer
80533000-Computer-user familiarisation and training services
72000000-IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72100000-Hardware consultancy services
50320000-Repair and maintenance services of personal computers
30232000-Peripheral equipment
32351000-Accessories for sound and video equipment
32422000-Network components
30215000-Microcomputer hardware
30231000-Computer screens and consoles
30000000-Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
32423000-Network hubs
32250000-Mobile telephones
30230000-Computer-related equipment
50312000-Maintenance and repair of computer equipment
51000000-Installation services (except software)
30100000-Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
31300000-Insulated wire and cable
30213100-Portable computers
72800000-Computer audit and testing services
50300000-Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
31154000-Uninterruptible power supplies
30233000-Media storage and reader devices
32424000-Network infrastructure
32270000-Digital transmission apparatus
30213300-Desktop computer
30237000-Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
72500000-Computer-related services
30234000-Storage media
30236000-Miscellaneous computer equipment
32425000-Network operating system
30213000-Personal computers
51600000-Installation services of computers and office equipment
30237300-Computer supplies
32420000-Network equipment
32421000-Network cabling
32427000-Network system
32232000-Video-conferencing equipment
72900000-Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services
32260000-Data-transmission equipment
30210000-Data-processing machines (hardware)
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:
30/11/2026 15:00
End of clarification period:
23/11/2026 00:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
30/11/2026 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:
11/11/2026 09:18