--- title: "DoF - Public Sector GIS Solution including Licensing Support and Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032798" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032798" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032798.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032798.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE" published: "2022-03-29" --- # DoF - Public Sector GIS Solution including Licensing Support and Maintenance Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032798 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032798) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032798.json) ## Summary The Department of Finance, located in Belfast, is initiating a procurement process titled "DoF - Public Sector GIS Solution including Licensing Support and Maintenance." This contract, which falls under the IT services industry category, is currently in the planning stage. The procurement seeks to establish a supplier relationship for a Geographic Information System (GIS) solution for a duration potentially exceeding ten years. A key date for interested parties is the submission deadline for completed questionnaires via the messaging function on eTendersNI, which is due by 3 PM on a specified date following the pre-market engagement exercise, set to take place on 30 March 2022. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for software development companies, particularly those specialising in GIS solutions and IT services. Businesses that can provide innovative approaches to geographic information systems or have experience in long-term software maintenance contracts would be well-positioned to compete. By participating in this pre-market engagement, suppliers can influence the upcoming procurement strategy, thereby enhancing their chances of success in securing this long-term contract. ## 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 GIS Solution including licencing support and maintenance 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 GIS Solution including licencing support and maintenance 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/008446-2022 | | 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 | 29 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Mar 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 | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT1 3LP | | 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 | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent) - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48800000 - Information systems and servers - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 29 Mar 2022 at 14:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008446-2022 ## 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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