--- title: "DfE Energy Group Requirement to Implement Energy Data Software Market Sounding Exercise" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0343c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0343c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0343c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0343c6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY" published: "2022-06-07" --- # DfE Energy Group Requirement to Implement Energy Data Software Market Sounding Exercise Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0343c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0343c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0343c6.json) ## Summary The Department for the Economy (DfE) in the UK is currently at the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at sourcing software for collecting energy consumption and cost data, along with greenhouse gas emissions metrics. The procurement is categorised as energy-management services and is part of an extensive market sounding exercise titled "DfE Energy Group Requirement to Implement Energy Data Software." Interested suppliers must submit their completed questionnaires via the eTendersNI portal by 3.00 pm on 28 June 2022. A future notice regarding further procurement details is anticipated on 1 September 2022. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in energy management, software development, and consultancy services to contribute innovative solutions to the DfE's needs. Companies with expertise in energy-efficient technologies and data management are particularly well-suited to participate, as the exercise seeks to gauge market interest and inform the procurement strategy in order to tailor the final project effectively, thus enhancing the likelihood of successful contracts being awarded. ## Notice ***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** The Department for the Economy (DfE) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Contractor for the provision of software through which energy consumption and cost data will be collected and greenhouse gas emissions data derived. Prior to initiating the procurement DfE wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: * Gain initial supplier awareness, engagement and opinion; * Provide 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; * Inform the Procurement Strategy; and * Prevent the Department from advertising an unachievable project. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Tuesday 28 June 2022. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire should be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function. ### Lot Information Lot 1 ***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** The Department for the Economy (DfE) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Contractor for the provision of software through which energy consumption and cost data will be collected and greenhouse gas emissions data derived. Prior to initiating the procurement DfE wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: * Gain initial supplier awareness, engagement and opinion; * Provide 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; * Inform the Procurement Strategy; and * Prevent the Department from advertising an unachievable project. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Tuesday 28 June 2022. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire should be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015648-2022 | | 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 | 7 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 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 FOR THE ECONOMY | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT4 2JP | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Stormont | | Westminster constituency | Belfast East | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution - 71314200 - Energy-management services - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2022 at 13:46 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015648-2022 ## 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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