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ID 5928927 - DfE - Purchase of Equipment to Monitor Movement on Abandoned Mines Within Northern Ireland

DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Sep 2025 at 14:25

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 09:33

Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for the Economy, a central government authority in Northern Ireland, has recently awarded a contract under the title "ID 5928927 - DfE - Purchase of Equipment to Monitor Movement on Abandoned Mines Within Northern Ireland." This procurement falls under the goods category, focusing specifically on the installation of ground motion instrumentation (GNSS) and a Cloud-based monitoring telemetry system. The contract, with a gross value of £149,665.32, was awarded to DATUM MONITORING IRELAND LIMITED. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, consistent with the Northern Irish devolved regulations, and has been categorised under central government public authority. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period commencing on 30th September 2025 and concluding on 29th September 2027. This initiative will address environmental management and land reclamation within the region identified as UKN06 in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies dealing in precision equipment, telemetry systems, and environmental management technology. SMEs, such as DATUM MONITORING IRELAND LIMITED, are favourably positioned to engage with these contract opportunities due to the potential scale and strategic importance of the projects within the public sector. Businesses specialising in providing equipment and consultancy services related to environmental impact assessments and monitoring can find a suitable niche in competing for such tenders. Furthermore, partnering with central government bodies like the Department for the Economy can enhance a company's visibility and reputation in the public procurement domain while contributing to significant infrastructure and environmental projects in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

ID 5928927 - DfE - Purchase of Equipment to Monitor Movement on Abandoned Mines Within Northern Ireland

Notice Description

The Buyer requires a Supplier to supply, deliver and install ground motion instrumentation (GNSS) and provide a Cloud-based monitoring telemetry system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05596a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059348-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

32440000 - Telemetry and terminal equipment

32441000 - Telemetry equipment

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

38110000 - Navigational instruments

38115000 - Radar apparatus

90710000 - Environmental management

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction

90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

90722300 - Land reclamation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£141,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£124,721 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£124,721 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8FD
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
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATUM MONITORING IRELAND

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