ID 6509258 - DFC - NMNI - Key management system for all museum sites - PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT

National Museums NIcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0689d6Procurement Act 2023planning
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Estimated value

£400k

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

23 Apr 2026

This is a preliminary market engagement notice

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Description

**Preliminary Market Engagement** The Department for Communities, National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI), is preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract for a the provision, support and maintenance of a Key Management System for all NMNI sites. The contract duration is estimated to be 8 years. The potential scale and scope of this contract is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement, NMNI wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline of 3pm on 26th May 2026. Please see document entitled "ID 6509258 - PME Questionnaire Key Management System" in CfT documents for further detail.

Scope

Reference
ID 6509258
Total value
£400,000 excluding VAT
£4,800,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2030
Possible extension to 31 Dec 2034
Main category
goods
CPV classifications
35121000
35120000
35100000
35000000
44520000
72611000
72610000
72500000
72220000
72250000
72253000
72253200
Contract locations
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom