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CfT: DoF - DSS - Northern Ireland Digital Public Networking Infrastructure (NIDPNI) - PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT

Tender submission deadline in (days/hours):
89/18
Buyer Organisation:
CPD - Supplies and Services Division
Title:
DoF - DSS - Northern Ireland Digital Public Networking Infrastructure (NIDPNI) - PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT
CfT CA Unique ID:
SSD-7698
Evaluation Mechanism:
MAT
Description:
***PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** The Department of Finance's Digital Shared Services (DSS) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier to replace the current NI Public Sector Shared Network (NIPSSN) contract (ID 868122). Given the potential scale and scope of the requirement, this represents a significant opportunity for Suppliers. Prior to commencing the procurement process, the Department wishes to engage with the market to: - establish the level of market interest in the requirement; - assist in defining and developing the requirements; - better understand the feasibility of the project and potential delivery approaches; - assess market capacity and capability to deliver the requirement; - identify potential risks; - identify opportunities to minimise procurement timescales; - help ensure that any proposed requirements are achievable before proceeding to tender; - gain insight into current market capabilities and potential innovative solutions; and - inform the Procurement Strategy. Suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers with an interest in the requirement are invited to register their interest. Stage 1 - Initial engagement meetings As the first stage of the PME, DoF anticipates holding initial engagement meetings with potential Suppliers on 16 and 23 November 2026, either in person at Craigantlet Buildings, Stormont, Belfast or online using Microsoft Teams. A hybrid format will be considered only in exceptional circumstances. Interested Suppliers should use the messaging function on eTendersNI to confirm their interest in this requirement and willingness to participate in an initial engagement meeting by 1pm on 11 November 2026. DoF may limit the number of direct engagement meetings where demand exceeds available capacity. Please refer to the PME Initial Engagement document for further information. Stage 2 - PME questionnaire Following the initial engagement meetings, DoF anticipates making the PME questionnaire available to interested Suppliers in January 2027 through the documents area of the CfT on eTendersNI. Detailed or lengthy responses to the questionnaire will not be required; however respondents shoud provide sufficient evidence to support their views where appropriate. Stage 3 - 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:
Telecommunications 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:
32510000-Wireless telecommunications system
32412100-Telecommunications network
64200000-Telecommunications services
32400000-Networks
32522000-Telecommunications equipment
32523000-Telecommunications facilities
32524000-Telecommunications system
45314000-Installation of telecommunications equipment
50300000-Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
50330000-Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
50332000-Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
72315000-Data network management and support services
Contact Point:
StrategicDelivery.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Award per Item:
No
NUTS codes:
UKN
Estimated value (GBP):
1
Above or Below Threshold:
Below
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
28/01/2027 15:00
End of clarification period:
28/01/2027 15:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
28/01/2027 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:
29/10/2026 14:14