---
title: "Pre Market Engagement regarding the supply of a Climate Data Platform for Belfast City Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031157"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BELFAST CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-01-31"
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# Pre Market Engagement regarding the supply of a Climate Data Platform for Belfast City Council

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031157

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## Summary

Belfast City Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Pre Market Engagement regarding the supply of a Climate Data Platform." This initiative falls under the IT services category, specifically aimed at consulting, software development, and support. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with interested businesses required to submit their expressions of interest by 3pm on 21st February 2022. Participation in this pre-market engagement exercise may involve completing a questionnaire, and further engagement sessions could follow, dependent on market interest and capability.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software solutions related to environmental data and information systems. Companies focused on providing innovative climate data platforms or tools that enhance decision-making processes around climate issues would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this tender could lead to significant growth for firms capable of supporting Belfast City Council's Climate Action Plan through advanced data analysis and communication solutions.

## Notice

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to request expressions of interest from the market in participating in a pre market engagement exercise for the provision of a Climate Data Platform. The pre market engagement exercise will take the form of an initial questionnaire and will help the Council better understand the levels of competition, capability and capacity within the market to supply and deliver a Climate Data Platform to help support the development and delivery of the Council's Climate Action Plan. There may also be a requirement to hold informal engagement sessions with some or all interested parties.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is looking to procure a data platform that collates, analyses and communicates data and information to support decision making around climate proofing both the Council and the City. Additional information: Please note that this procurement exercise may fall below the FTS threshold and as such, a contract notice may not be placed. However, the opportunity may be available at www.e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002749-2022 |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 May 2022 |
| 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 | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90714100 - Environmental information systems

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002749-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
- http://www.e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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