Planning

DfE Energy Group Requirement to Implement Energy Data Software Market Sounding Exercise

DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY

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Planning

07 Jun 2022 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for the Economy (DfE) in the UK is currently at the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at sourcing software for collecting energy consumption and cost data, along with greenhouse gas emissions metrics. The procurement is categorised as energy-management services and is part of an extensive market sounding exercise titled "DfE Energy Group Requirement to Implement Energy Data Software." Interested suppliers must submit their completed questionnaires via the eTendersNI portal by 3.00 pm on 28 June 2022. A future notice regarding further procurement details is anticipated on 1 September 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in energy management, software development, and consultancy services to contribute innovative solutions to the DfE's needs. Companies with expertise in energy-efficient technologies and data management are particularly well-suited to participate, as the exercise seeks to gauge market interest and inform the procurement strategy in order to tailor the final project effectively, thus enhancing the likelihood of successful contracts being awarded.

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Notice Title

DfE Energy Group Requirement to Implement Energy Data Software Market Sounding Exercise

Notice Description

***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** The Department for the Economy (DfE) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Contractor for the provision of software through which energy consumption and cost data will be collected and greenhouse gas emissions data derived. Prior to initiating the procurement DfE wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: * Gain initial supplier awareness, engagement and opinion; * Provide confidence around viability of concept; * Gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; * Understand risks and issues not previously considered; * Inform the Outline Business Case; * Inform the Procurement Strategy; and * Prevent the Department from advertising an unachievable project. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Tuesday 28 June 2022. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire should be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function.

Lot Information

Lot 1

***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** The Department for the Economy (DfE) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Contractor for the provision of software through which energy consumption and cost data will be collected and greenhouse gas emissions data derived. Prior to initiating the procurement DfE wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: * Gain initial supplier awareness, engagement and opinion; * Provide confidence around viability of concept; * Gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; * Understand risks and issues not previously considered; * Inform the Outline Business Case; * Inform the Procurement Strategy; and * Prevent the Department from advertising an unachievable project. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Tuesday 28 June 2022. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire should be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0343c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015648-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpm@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 2JP
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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