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

Department of Finance

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

25 Feb 2026 at 16:44

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 11:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance, through the Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies & Services Division (CPD) in Belfast, has initiated a procurement process for "The Provision of a Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) Enterprise License Agreement". This contract involves IT services specifically related to mapping software development. The procurement follows an open procedure and has now reached the award stage after previously being cancelled due to errors in the buyer's pricing model. The contract will start on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2030, with options for two additional two-year extensions. Businesses have the opportunity to submit tenders electronically, with a deadline for submissions set for 20th January 2026. Associated value terms estimate the gross amount of the contract at £700,800 GBP, under the legal basis of the Procurement Act 2023/54.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services including software development and consulting, especially those proficient in mapping software, license management, and feature manipulation engines. CPD aims for robust contract management, prioritising quality service delivery and social value. Firms capable of offering scalable solutions and possessing technical expertise in developing and supporting software like FME Server and Desktop should consider competing. This tender not only holds potential for immediate growth through substantial financial contracts but also supports longer-term engagement with government projects contributing to wider economic objectives. Businesses should focus on these strategic alignments, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and the ability to provide additional licences if needed.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017092-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
25 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2033-12-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Finance
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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