--- title: "Invitation to Tender - SmartNano Event Services - Northern Ireland" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050da1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050da1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050da1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050da1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DIGITAL CATAPULT" published: "2025-10-13" --- # Invitation to Tender - SmartNano Event Services - Northern Ireland Buyer: DIGITAL CATAPULT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050da1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050da1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050da1.json) ## Summary The public procurement process involves an invitation to tender for SmartNano Event Services in Northern Ireland, orchestrated by Digital Catapult, a central government public authority based in London. This opportunity falls within the business services category, with a focus on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, targeting the North West region of Northern Ireland. Initiated on 7th May 2025, the process has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded to GEMX LIMITED. The procurement method was open competition, conducted below the threshold level. The contract commences on 17th July 2025 and will run through to 30th June 2027, valued at £180,000 gross. This procurement advances the SmartNanoNI project's aims, engaging businesses across Northern Ireland in various development programs. This tender presents substantial growth prospects for businesses with expertise in networking, consulting, and event management, especially those familiar with Northern Ireland's commercial ecosystems. Companies involved in photonics, advanced engineering, data analytics, and smart manufacturing are particularly well-suited to benefit, given the focus areas of the SmartNanoNI project. The engagement scope provides opportunities for these businesses to support skills development and foster collaborations with project partners like Seagate, Analytics Engines, and local universities. With emphasis on social value and innovation, this tender also opens the door to companies prioritising economic equality and sustainable practices within their operational model. ## Notice An external supplier is sought who will be able to operate network or cluster that will support SmartNanoNI's activities and goals. It will be predominantly focused on the North West Region of Northern Ireland but it will have some level of engagement across all of Northern Ireland. It is anticipated the work contracted will allow a range of companies to engage with skills development programmes, that impacts will be collected and reported on and that there will be introductions made bringing Northern Ireland companies into contact with SmartNanoNI partners. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064827-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 16 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £150,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DIGITAL CATAPULT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 2RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Bloomsbury | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GEMX | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 13 Oct 2025 at 13:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064827-2025 - 7 May 2025 at 09:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019299-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064827-2025 13th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019299-2025 7th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=598258 ITT - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=598259 Appendix A - Commercial Pricing Schedule - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=598260 Appendix B - SIQ - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=598261 Appendix C - Terms and Conditions ## Notice URLs - http://www.digicatapult.org.uk - http://www.gemx.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.mytenders.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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