---
title: "DoF NI Public Sector Shared Network (NIPSSN) Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d648"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE"
published: "2023-06-14"
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# DoF NI Public Sector Shared Network (NIPSSN) Project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d648

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## Summary

The Department of Finance (DoF) is seeking services for the NI Public Sector Shared Network (NIPSSN) Project in Belfast, United Kingdom. The project aims to address the expiry of the existing NICS Contract, with a potential contract period of up to 9 years. The total contract value stands at £400,000,000. The procurement is categorised as services, and the main procurement category is maintenance of data network equipment.

This tender opportunity by the Department of Finance offers a substantial contract value and long-term engagement for businesses specialised in data network equipment maintenance services. Companies with experience in large-scale network projects would be well-suited to compete in this procurement stage, as the focus is on delivering a shared network solution for public sector entities in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

The Department of Finance (DoF) has a requirement to procure services for a NI Public Sector Shared Network (NIPSSN). The most pressing need for the NI Public Sector Shared Network Project is to address the expiry of the existing NICS Contract (Network NI) which is due to finish in September 2019. It is anticipated that the NI PSSN Contract will be for a maximum contract period of 9 years. This is likely to be on the basis of an initial contract period of five (5) years from 'go-live', plus two optional extension periods consisting of two (2) x two (2) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016924-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2023 at 15:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016924-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:152489-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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