--- title: "ID 3399424 - DOF - CPD - Construction Information Management System (CIMS) - Pre-Market Engagement Exercise" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030642" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030642" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030642.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030642.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE - CPD - CONSTRUCTION DIVISION" published: "2021-12-30" --- # ID 3399424 - DOF - CPD - Construction Information Management System (CIMS) - Pre-Market Engagement Exercise Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE - CPD - CONSTRUCTION DIVISION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030642 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030642) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030642.json) ## Summary The Department of Finance - CPD - Construction Division is planning a tender for the provision of a Construction Information Management System (CIMS) as part of a Pre-Market Engagement exercise. This initiative, titled "ID 3399424 - DOF - CPD - Construction Information Management System (CIMS) - Pre-Market Engagement Exercise", falls within the IT services industry category and is set to take place in Belfast, UK. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with the next steps to be determined following this engagement. Interested parties must submit completed questionnaires before 3 PM on the deadline specified as 31st December 2021, while a future notice regarding the procurement will be issued on the same date. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, software development, and consulting. Companies with expertise in content management and information systems would be especially well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The engagement aims to gauge market interest and gather insights to refine the procurement strategy, making it crucial for potential bidders to demonstrate both innovative solutions and an understanding of the risks associated with the project. Engaging early in this process can position businesses advantageously for the forthcoming tender opportunity. ## Notice The Department of Finance 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 Department of Finance, CPD is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier for the provision of a Construction Information Management System (CIMS) for potentially 10 years or longer. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement the Department of Finance, CPD wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. Please see the Pre-Market Engagement exercise document (inc. questionnaire) for all relevant details. 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. The next stage in the process will be considered once this Pre-Market Engagement exercise has been completed. **PLEASE NOTE: ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE MESSAGING FUNCTION on eTendersNI, BEFORE 3PM ON THE DATE SPECIFIED BELOW UNDER 'Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate'. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Department of Finance 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 Department of Finance, CPD is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier for the provision of a Construction Information Management System (CIMS) for potentially 10 years or longer. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement the Department of Finance, CPD wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. Please see the Pre-Market Engagement exercise document (inc. questionnaire) for all relevant details. 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. The next stage in the process will be considered once this Pre-Market Engagement exercise has been completed. **PLEASE NOTE: ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE MESSAGING FUNCTION on eTendersNI, BEFORE 3PM ON THE DATE SPECIFIED BELOW UNDER 'Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032459-2021 | | 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 | 30 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Dec 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 - CPD - CONSTRUCTION DIVISION | | 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48783000 - Content management software package - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 30 Dec 2021 at 15:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032459-2021 ## 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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