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ID 5989013 - DOF - LPS- The provision of a Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) Enterprise License Agreement

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

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17 Dec 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance in Northern Ireland is inviting tenders for the provision of a Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) Enterprise Licence Agreement. This procurement process, led by the CPD - Supplies & Services Division, aims to secure software scalability and support for FME Server and Desktop, commencing 1st April 2026. The tender process is currently active and employs an open procedure, with a closing date for submissions set for 20th January 2026. The project falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on mapping software development, and will be carried out in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £584,000 excluding VAT, is planned for an initial four-year term with potential extensions totaling up to eight years.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and licensing management to collaborate with central government. Firms with expertise in mapping software and information systems will find this contract particularly appealing. Given the open procedure, businesses capable of delivering high-quality service coupled with competitive cost pricing are encouraged to apply. The project would suit enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in public sector licensing agreements, especially those with capabilities in handling large-scale software solutions to support diverse business needs. This opportunity aligns with government goals to drive social, economic, and environmental benefits through sustainable procurement practices.

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Notice Title

ID 5989013 - DOF - LPS- The provision of a Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) Enterprise License Agreement

Notice Description

Land and Property Services LPS wish to procure Feature Manipulation Engine FME licensing which allows scalability to meet changing business needs and provides a Feature Manipulation Engine FME Enterprise License type Agreement ELA to support the use of FME Server and Desktop. The contract will commence of the 1st April 2026 for an initial period of 4 years until 31st March 2030 with 2 optional extension periods of 2 years each. The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: URL https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Supplier must provide additional licences if and when required by the buyer throughout the full Contract Period.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods of 2 years each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083745-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48218000 - License management software package

48326000 - Mapping software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212326 - Mapping software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£584,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£584,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2033-12-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
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
BT3 9ED
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

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