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T25-107BUS Digital Enabling Infrastructure

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

02 Feb 2026 at 13:42

Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Derry City and Strabane District Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the "T25-107BUS Digital Enabling Infrastructure" project, focusing on strategic advisory and technical expertise in developing an Outline Business Case for Smart Derry Strabane Programme's Digital Enabling Infrastructure and IoT Pilots. The procurement, categorised under services and valued at £64,500, was awarded to Intelligens Consulting Ltd. This process utilised an open procurement method, with a competitive open competition set below the threshold. The award was announced on 2nd February 2026, with the contract commencing on 3rd February 2026 and set to end on 30th June 2026. The project addresses business and management consultancy services, with the procurement under the jurisdiction of Northern Irish devolved regulations. The council's location in Derry, United Kingdom, adds strategic importance to this initiative aimed at enhancing digital infrastructure capabilities.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in business analysis, research and development, and management consultancy services. The project's digital focus aligns with the increasing demand for technological advancements and strategic business development expertise. Companies with a robust track record in delivering digital solutions and those classified as Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) would find themselves well-suited to participate in such tenders, as evidenced by the participation of seven SME bids throughout this procurement process. The initiative supports businesses in positioning themselves at the forefront of digital infrastructure development in Northern Ireland, providing a platform for expanding their portfolios and enhancing their expertise in consultancy and digitalisation projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T25-107BUS Digital Enabling Infrastructure

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy team to provide strategic advisory and technical expertise to develop an Outline Business Case (OBC) for the Digital Enabling Infrastructure and Internet of Things (IoT) Pilots elements of the Smart Derry Strabane Programme. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0592ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008972-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£64,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.om
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
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)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTELLIGENS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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