---
title: "DOF - LPS- The provision of a Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) Enterprise License Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06474c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# DOF - LPS- The provision of a Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) Enterprise License Agreement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06474c

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## Summary

The Department of Finance in Belfast, United Kingdom has successfully concluded the procurement process for the provision of a Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) Enterprise License Agreement, aimed at enhancing scalability and supporting the use of FME Server and Desktop. This open procedure has reached the award stage, with Irish Mapping & GIS Solutions Ltd securing the contract. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will span over four years, concluding on 31st March 2030. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software package and information systems. It operates under Northern Irish devolved regulations and adheres to central government public authority standards, providing unrestricted access to tender documents via the eTendersNI platform.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the software development and IT services industry. With a contract value of £590,400, it offers companies specialising in software licensing, mapping software, and IT consulting services a chance to expand their portfolio by providing scalable solutions for government entities. Additionally, the open procurement method encourages competition, allowing SMEs and VCSEs to participate on a level playing field. Organisations capable of providing robust IT infrastructures, offering technical management of licensing agreements, and facilitating continuous improvements will be well-positioned to compete for future similar contracts as needs evolve during the contract period. The inclusion of options for additional service days further supports potential growth opportunities for suppliers adept at delivering ongoing support and development services.

## 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. The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: URL https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023608-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-12-31 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £291,000 |
| Lots value | £291,000 |
| Awards value | £492,000 |
| Contracts value | £492,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & 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 | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRISH MAPPING & GIS SOLUTIONS |

## 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

- 16 Mar 2026 at 15:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023608-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 10:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018274-2026
- 4 Feb 2026 at 15:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010128-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023608-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018274-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010128-2026
  4th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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