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

Department of Finance

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 15:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Mar 2026 at 10:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 15:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance in Belfast, United Kingdom has successfully concluded the procurement process for the provision of a Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) Enterprise License Agreement, aimed at enhancing scalability and supporting the use of FME Server and Desktop. This open procedure has reached the award stage, with Irish Mapping & GIS Solutions Ltd securing the contract. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will span over four years, concluding on 31st March 2030. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software package and information systems. It operates under Northern Irish devolved regulations and adheres to central government public authority standards, providing unrestricted access to tender documents via the eTendersNI platform.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the software development and IT services industry. With a contract value of £590,400, it offers companies specialising in software licensing, mapping software, and IT consulting services a chance to expand their portfolio by providing scalable solutions for government entities. Additionally, the open procurement method encourages competition, allowing SMEs and VCSEs to participate on a level playing field. Organisations capable of providing robust IT infrastructures, offering technical management of licensing agreements, and facilitating continuous improvements will be well-positioned to compete for future similar contracts as needs evolve during the contract period. The inclusion of options for additional service days further supports potential growth opportunities for suppliers adept at delivering ongoing support and development services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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. The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: URL https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06474c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023608-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£291,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£291,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£492,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£492,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-12-31

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Finance
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3LP
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRISH MAPPING GIS SOLUTIONS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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