Planning

ID 6271810 DoJ - NICTS - Courtroom Technology Support and Development

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE (NICTS)

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Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 13:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Justice, Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS), based in Belfast, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Courtroom Technology Support and Development". This project falls under the IT services industry category, specifically involving consulting, software development, and support. The primary procuring entity is the CPD Supplies and Services Division. The process involves a Preliminary Market Engagement, with a questionnaire available via eTendersNI. Interested suppliers should submit responses by 11 May 2026. The overall project is expected to commence on 1 March 2027 and run until 28 February 2031, with potential extensions until 2035. The procurement method chosen aims to gauge market interest and collect insights through this engagement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software support, maintenance, and repair services. With an estimated contract value of £5,000,000 and the possibility for extension, businesses that offer innovative technological solutions and have experience with government contracts will find this tender appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find additional suitability in the contract's structure. Participation can help businesses expand their portfolio in the government sector, providing exposure and growth through the implementation of advanced courtroom technology solutions. Interested entities should prepare to offer competitive insights and demonstrate capability during the Preliminary Market Engagement phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6271810 DoJ - NICTS - Courtroom Technology Support and Development

Notice Description

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunal Service (NICTS) , is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier for provision of Courtroom Technology Support and Development, as detailed in the Pre-Market Engagement documentation. The DOJ NICTS wish to engage with the market at this stage to; establish the level of market interest, understand the capacity of the market to deliver, understand any possible risks or issues that may not have been previously considered, gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions, help define the requirements and to gather information that will be beneficial in the tendering process. Suitably qualified and experienced suppliers who may have an interest in this project are invited to complete the PME questionnaire that is available to registered suppliers via the documents area of the CfT on eTendersNI for this Pre-Market Engagement. In responding, you should understand that detailed and lengthy submissions are not necessary at this stage. However, we would welcome any pertinent information on your company's capability and views on an approach to the provision of the required services. Any submission received in response to this exercise will not constitute a contractual agreement between the respondent and DOJ, NICTS. Interested parties shall bear their own costs of participation in this Market Engagement. DOJ, NICTS shall not be liable for the costs, expenses or losses howsoever arising (including, without limitation, any loss of profit or other economic loss incurred), regardless of the outcome of the Market Engagement. The next stage in the process will be considered once this exercise has been completed. **PLEASE NOTE: ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE MESSAGING FUNCTION on eTendersNI, within this CFT, BEFORE 3pm ON 11 May 2026** PLEASE NOTE: The Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire and associated documents can be accessed in the Cft Documents area.

Planning Information

If you wish to participate in the Contracting Authority's Preliminary Market Engagement for this requirement, a questionnaire for completion is available via eTendersNI under ID 6271810. The PME questionnaire must be completed and submitted electronically via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) opportunity on eTendersNI by 3pm on the engagement deadline date detailed above. Paper submissions will not be accepted or considered and will be rejected by the Contracting Authority / Buyer. The PME questionnaire and associated 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-068120
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033331-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72254100 - Systems testing services

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

72267200 - Repair of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE (NICTS)
Additional Buyers

CPD SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

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 3LA
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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