--- title: "ID 3184903 DOF - Provision of Desktops, Laptops, Tablet Devices, Accessories and Services - Pre Market Engagement Exercise" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029803" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029803" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029803.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029803.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE" published: "2021-03-03" --- # ID 3184903 DOF - Provision of Desktops, Laptops, Tablet Devices, Accessories and Services - Pre Market Engagement Exercise Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029803 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029803) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029803.json) ## Summary The Department of Finance in the United Kingdom is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Desktops, Laptops, Tablet Devices, Accessories and Services - Pre Market Engagement Exercise." This tender falls under the IT services sector, specifically consulting and software development. The deadline for submissions, related to the pre-engagement information memorandum, is set for 3 PM on 22 March 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their completed questionnaires via the messaging function on eTendersNI, referencing ID 3184903, following a future notice expected on 4 March 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in computer equipment, maintenance, and related services. Companies engaged in creative and innovative technology solutions would particularly benefit from participating in this procurement process. By contributing their insights during the pre-market engagement exercise, businesses can help shape the procurement strategy, thereby positioning themselves favourably for future contracts that arise from this engagement. ## Notice ID 3184903 DOF - Provision of Desktops, Laptops, Tablet Devices, Accessories and Services - Pre Market Engagement Exercise. DoF and CPD are conducting Pre-Market Engagement exercise with a view to preparing the procurement and to inform economic operators of the opportunity of the future procurement requirements. The purpose of the document, which is a Pre-Engagement Information Memorandum and Questionnaire, is to seek advice/ information from organisations who may wish to tender via the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: * Gain initial supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, resulting in a confidence around viability of concept; * Gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; * Understand risks and issues not previously considered; * Inform the outline business case; and * Inform the procurement strategy. **PLEASE NOTE: ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE MESSAGING FUNCTION on eTendersNI (under reference ID 3184903), BEFORE 3PM ON Monday 22 March 2021. ### Lot Information Lot 1 ID 3184903 DOF - Provision of Desktops, Laptops, Tablet Devices, Accessories and Services - Pre Market Engagement Exercise. DoF and CPD are conducting Pre-Market Engagement exercise with a view to preparing the procurement and to inform economic operators of the opportunity of the future procurement requirements. The purpose of the document, which is a Pre-Engagement Information Memorandum and Questionnaire, is to seek advice/ information from organisations who may wish to tender via the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: * Gain initial supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, resulting in a confidence around viability of concept; * Gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; * Understand risks and issues not previously considered; * Inform the outline business case; and * Inform the procurement strategy. **PLEASE NOTE: ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE MESSAGING FUNCTION on eTendersNI (under reference ID 3184903), BEFORE 3PM ON Monday 22 March 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004259-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT3 9ED | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Sydenham | | Westminster constituency | Belfast East | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 3 Mar 2021 at 15:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004259-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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