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Invitation to Tender - SmartNano Event Services - Northern Ireland

DIGITAL CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 14:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

07 May 2025 at 10:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves an invitation to tender for SmartNano Event Services in Northern Ireland, orchestrated by Digital Catapult, a central government public authority based in London. This opportunity falls within the business services category, with a focus on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, targeting the North West region of Northern Ireland. Initiated on 7th May 2025, the process has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded to GEMX LIMITED. The procurement method was open competition, conducted below the threshold level. The contract commences on 17th July 2025 and will run through to 30th June 2027, valued at £180,000 gross. This procurement advances the SmartNanoNI project's aims, engaging businesses across Northern Ireland in various development programs.

This tender presents substantial growth prospects for businesses with expertise in networking, consulting, and event management, especially those familiar with Northern Ireland's commercial ecosystems. Companies involved in photonics, advanced engineering, data analytics, and smart manufacturing are particularly well-suited to benefit, given the focus areas of the SmartNanoNI project. The engagement scope provides opportunities for these businesses to support skills development and foster collaborations with project partners like Seagate, Analytics Engines, and local universities. With emphasis on social value and innovation, this tender also opens the door to companies prioritising economic equality and sustainable practices within their operational model.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - SmartNano Event Services - Northern Ireland

Notice Description

An external supplier is sought who will be able to operate network or cluster that will support SmartNanoNI's activities and goals. It will be predominantly focused on the North West Region of Northern Ireland but it will have some level of engagement across all of Northern Ireland. It is anticipated the work contracted will allow a range of companies to engage with skills development programmes, that impacts will be collected and reported on and that there will be introductions made bringing Northern Ireland companies into contact with SmartNanoNI partners.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050da1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064827-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL CATAPULT
Additional Buyers

Digital Catapult

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2RA
Postcode Area
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEMX LIMITED

Further Information

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