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Planned procurement · Notice 102666-2026

DoF DSS - Northern Ireland Digital Public Networking Infrastructure (NIDPNI) - Preliminary Market Engagement

Department of Finance

Value
Value not stated
Stage
Early notice
Where
Northern Ireland
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Contract
1 Oct 2030 – 30 Sep 2039

In plain English

The Department of Finance's Digital Shared Services is running a preliminary market engagement ahead of replacing the current Northern Ireland Public Sector Shared Network contract, covering public sector networking and telecoms across Northern Ireland. The planned contract would run from 1 October 2030 to 30 September 2039, but this is not yet open for bids: it is a chance to give the buyer feedback before any tender is advertised.

Good fit for: Telecoms and network providers with the scale to deliver a large, long-running public sector networking contract in Northern Ireland.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Must register interest by 1pm on 11 November 2026 Interested Suppliers should use the messaging function on eTendersNI to confirm their interest in this requirement and willingness to participate in an initial engagement meeting by 1pm on 11 November 2026.
  • Meeting places may be capped DoF may limit the number of direct engagement meetings where demand exceeds available capacity.
  • Taking part gives no advantage in later bidding nor does participation confer any advantage in any subsequent procurement process.
  • You cover your own costs of taking part Interested parties shall bear their own costs of participating in the PME exercise.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

***PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** The Department of Finance's Digital Shared Services (DSS) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier to replace the current NI Public Sector Shared Network (NIPSSN) contract (ID 868122). Given the potential scale and scope of the requirement, this represents a significant opportunity for Suppliers. Prior to commencing the procurement process, the Department wishes to engage with the market to: - establish the level of market interest in the requirement; - assist in defining and developing the requirements; - better understand the feasibility of the project and potential delivery approaches; - assess market capacity and capability to deliver the requirement; - identify potential risks; - identify opportunities to minimise procurement timescales; - help ensure that any proposed requirements are achievable before proceeding to tender; - gain insight into current market capabilities and potential innovative solutions; and - inform the Procurement Strategy. Suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers with an interest in the requirement are invited to register their interest. Stage 1 - Initial engagement meetings As the first stage of the PME, DoF anticipates holding initial engagement meetings with potential Suppliers on 16 and 23 November 2026, either in person at Craigantlet Buildings, Stormont, Belfast or online using Microsoft Teams. A hybrid format will be considered only in exceptional circumstances. Interested Suppliers should use the messaging function on eTendersNI to confirm their interest in this requirement and willingness to participate in an initial engagement meeting by 1pm on 11 November 2026. DoF may limit the number of direct engagement meetings where de…

Read the official notice

What happens next

This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. Read the official notice for the details.

Procedure: not stated. Published 29 Oct 2026.

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