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title: "ID 6271810 DoJ - NICTS - Courtroom Technology Support and Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068120"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE (NICTS)"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# ID 6271810 DoJ - NICTS - Courtroom Technology Support and Development

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE (NICTS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068120

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## Summary

The Department of Justice, Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS), based in Belfast, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Courtroom Technology Support and Development". This project falls under the IT services industry category, specifically involving consulting, software development, and support. The primary procuring entity is the CPD Supplies and Services Division. The process involves a Preliminary Market Engagement, with a questionnaire available via eTendersNI. Interested suppliers should submit responses by 11 May 2026. The overall project is expected to commence on 1 March 2027 and run until 28 February 2031, with potential extensions until 2035. The procurement method chosen aims to gauge market interest and collect insights through this engagement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software support, maintenance, and repair services. With an estimated contract value of £5,000,000 and the possibility for extension, businesses that offer innovative technological solutions and have experience with government contracts will find this tender appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find additional suitability in the contract's structure. Participation can help businesses expand their portfolio in the government sector, providing exposure and growth through the implementation of advanced courtroom technology solutions. Interested entities should prepare to offer competitive insights and demonstrate capability during the Preliminary Market Engagement phase.

## Notice

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunal Service (NICTS) , is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier for provision of Courtroom Technology Support and Development, as detailed in the Pre-Market Engagement documentation. The DOJ NICTS wish to engage with the market at this stage to; establish the level of market interest, understand the capacity of the market to deliver, understand any possible risks or issues that may not have been previously considered, gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions, help define the requirements and to gather information that will be beneficial in the tendering process. Suitably qualified and experienced suppliers who may have an interest in this project are invited to complete the PME questionnaire that is available to registered suppliers via the documents area of the CfT on eTendersNI for this Pre-Market Engagement. In responding, you should understand that detailed and lengthy submissions are not necessary at this stage. However, we would welcome any pertinent information on your company's capability and views on an approach to the provision of the required services. Any submission received in response to this exercise will not constitute a contractual agreement between the respondent and DOJ, NICTS. Interested parties shall bear their own costs of participation in this Market Engagement. DOJ, NICTS shall not be liable for the costs, expenses or losses howsoever arising (including, without limitation, any loss of profit or other economic loss incurred), regardless of the outcome of the Market Engagement. The next stage in the process will be considered once this exercise has been completed. **PLEASE NOTE: ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE MESSAGING FUNCTION on eTendersNI, within this CFT, BEFORE 3pm ON 11 May 2026** PLEASE NOTE: The Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire and associated documents can be accessed in the Cft Documents area.

### Planning Information

If you wish to participate in the Contracting Authority's Preliminary Market Engagement for this requirement, a questionnaire for completion is available via eTendersNI under ID 6271810.
The PME questionnaire must be completed and submitted electronically via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) opportunity on eTendersNI by 3pm on the engagement deadline date detailed above. 
Paper submissions will not be accepted or considered and will be rejected by the Contracting Authority / Buyer. 
The PME questionnaire and associated 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/033331-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE (NICTS) |
| Additional buyers | CPD SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 3LA |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 72253200 - Systems support services
- 72254100 - Systems testing services
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software
- 72267200 - Repair of information technology software

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 13:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033331-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033331-2026
  13th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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