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ID 6641977 Department of Finance LPS Ordnance Survey eCommerce Procurement Project - PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT

Department of Finance

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02 Oct 2026 at 16:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance is preparing a procurement for a new e-commerce solution for Land and Property Services’ Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland. The service is expected to include development, support and maintenance of the solution, serving the organisation’s mapping and land information needs. The procurement also covers digital, aerial, urban and rural mapping services, alongside software and IT services. The buying department is supported by Construction and Procurement Delivery’s Supplies and Services Division, which provides central procurement services for Northern Ireland central government. The work is for Northern Ireland; the delivery location is recorded at country level. This is a service requirement combining software and online commerce with mapping-related capability.

The process is at planning: the Department has stated an intention to procure, but has not yet issued an invitation to tender. It is conducting preliminary market engagement to gauge supplier interest, gather views on innovative solutions and delivery, identify risks, and inform its business case and procurement strategy. Suppliers were asked to submit an engagement questionnaire by 2 November 2026; the buyer may follow up with online meetings, depending on responses. A further notice is expected around 1 January 2027. The anticipated contract period runs from 30 June 2027 to 29 June 2036. The procurement is planned as one lot. The recorded estimated value is £1, which should not be treated as an indication of the likely contract value. Procedure and award criteria have not yet been set out.

This requirement is likely to suit suppliers able to develop and operate an e-commerce solution for a public-sector land and mapping service, with the capacity to provide ongoing support and maintenance over a long-term contract. Relevant capabilities may include software development, IT systems, digital mapping and online service delivery. Suppliers with experience in aerial, urban or rural mapping may also have useful expertise. The buyer is using market engagement to understand supplier interest, explore innovative solutions and delivery options, identify risks, and shape its business case and procurement strategy. Businesses with practical proposals on these areas can help inform the planned procurement through the engagement exercise. The stated scope suggests a substantial, integrated service, but no specific technical standards, accreditations, selection requirements or evaluation priorities have yet been published. It is at preparation stage, not a bid opportunity yet.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6641977 Department of Finance LPS Ordnance Survey eCommerce Procurement Project - PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT

Notice Description

PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE PLEASE NOTE: The Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire can be accessed in the Cft Documents area. The Department of Finance (DoF) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier to provide a new Land and Property Services (LPS) Ordnance Survey NI (OSNI) E-Commerce Solution, to include development, support and maintenance. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to Suppliers. Prior to initiating the procurement, the DoF wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process * gain initial supplier awareness, engagement and opinion * gain insight into potential innovative solutions and possibilities for delivery * Understand risks and issues not previously considered * inform the Outline Business Case; and * inform any necessary Procurement Strategy. PLEASE NOTE: ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE MESSAGING FUNCTION on eTendersNI, BEFORE 15:00 on the date specified below under 'Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate'. Depending on the volume of responses, the Department of Finance may wish to follow up the questionnaire with online meetings with respondents. Further detail is included within the PME Questionnaire.

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 6641977. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline date and time detailed above. The PME questionnaire and associated documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: URL https://etendersni.gov.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07801f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093530-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

71222100 - Urban areas mapping services

71222200 - Rural areas mapping services

71354000 - Map-making services

71354100 - Digital mapping services

71354200 - Aerial mapping services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20273 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 29 Jun 2036 Over 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 Finance
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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