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ID 6548189 - DOF - EDD - NICS Identity Assurance Solution - PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT

Department of Finance · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 17:07.

Opportunity overview

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 27th July 2026. Please see document entitled "ID 6548189 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Questionnaire" in CfT documents for further detail.

Classification

  • CPV48000000 — Software package and information systems
  • CPV72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
  • CPV72212731 — File security software development services
  • CPV72212732 — Data security software development services
  • CPV72222300 — Information technology services
  • CPV72700000 — Computer network services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ID 6548189
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2032, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
48000000
Description
Software package and information systems
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
72000000
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
72700000
Description
Computer network services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
72222300
Description
Information technology services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
72212732
Description
Data security software development services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
72212731
Description
File security software development services

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
If you wish to participate in the Contracting Authority’s Preliminary Market Engagement for this requirement, a questionnaire for completion is available via eTendersNI under ID 6548189. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline date and time detailed above.
Due
20 Jul 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
059757-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
25 Jun 2026, 11:17
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Department of Finance
Id
GB-PPON-PVTL-7513-YWVJ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVTL-7513-YWVJ

Address

Street Address
Clare House, 303 Airport Road
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT3 9ED
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN06

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-NIR
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply
Organisation 2
Name
CPD - Supplies & Services Division
Id
GB-PPON-PVWG-8426-YWXV
Role Details
Construction and Procurement Delivery – Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland.

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVWG-8426-YWXV

Address

Street Address
Clare House, 303 Airport Road West
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT3 9ED
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN06

Contact

Roles

procuringEntity
processContactPoint

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UKN06 · BT3 9ED · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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