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title: "ID 5989013 - DOF - LPS- The provision of a Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) Enterprise License Agreement"
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# ID 5989013 - DOF - LPS- The provision of a Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) Enterprise License Agreement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f7a3

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## Summary

The Department of Finance, through the Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies & Services Division (CPD) in Belfast, has initiated a procurement process for "The Provision of a Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) Enterprise License Agreement". This contract involves IT services specifically related to mapping software development. The procurement follows an open procedure and has now reached the award stage after previously being cancelled due to errors in the buyer's pricing model. The contract will start on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2030, with options for two additional two-year extensions. Businesses have the opportunity to submit tenders electronically, with a deadline for submissions set for 20th January 2026. Associated value terms estimate the gross amount of the contract at £700,800 GBP, under the legal basis of the Procurement Act 2023/54.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services including software development and consulting, especially those proficient in mapping software, license management, and feature manipulation engines. CPD aims for robust contract management, prioritising quality service delivery and social value. Firms capable of offering scalable solutions and possessing technical expertise in developing and supporting software like FME Server and Desktop should consider competing. This tender not only holds potential for immediate growth through substantial financial contracts but also supports longer-term engagement with government projects contributing to wider economic objectives. Businesses should focus on these strategic alignments, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and the ability to provide additional licences if needed.

## Notice

Land and Property Services LPS wish to procure Feature Manipulation Engine FME licensing which allows scalability to meet changing business needs and provides a Feature Manipulation Engine FME Enterprise License type Agreement ELA to support the use of FME Server and Desktop. The contract will commence of the 1st April 2026 for an initial period of 4 years until 31st March 2030 with 2 optional extension periods of 2 years each. The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: URL https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Supplier must provide additional licences if and when required by the buyer throughout the full Contract Period.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods of 2 years each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017092-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2033-12-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £584,000 |
| Lots value | £584,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION; Missing |
| 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48218000 - License management software package
- 48326000 - Mapping software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212326 - Mapping software development services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 16:44 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017092-2026
- 17 Dec 2025 at 11:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083745-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017092-2026
  25th February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083745-2025
  17th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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