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ID 6509258 - DFC - NMNI - Key management system for all museum sites - PRE-MARKET… | UKGovscan
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PIPELINEPreliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · National Museums NIRef ocds-h6vhtk-0689d6
ID 6509258 - DFC - NMNI - Key management system for all museum sites - PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT
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Contract Value
£400,000
excluding VAT · £4,800,000 including VAT · Below the relevant threshold
A planning notice whose dates have passed. Look for the tender or award notice that followed it. The tender notice was expected on 1 September 2026.
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.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
Lots
1
Lot
Value
Status
Lot 1
Jan 2027 – Dec 2030
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planning
Key Dates
Published
23 April 2026
Tender Open
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Tender Deadline
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Award Date
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Contract Start
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Contract End
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Planned term
1 January 2027 – 31 December 2030 · may extend to 31 December 2034
Procurement Details
Method
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Method Details
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Main category
Goods
Category
Security equipment
Delivery location
UKN
Buyer Reference
ID 6509258
Legal Basis
Procurement Act 2023
CPV Codes
35121000 – Security equipment; 35120000 – Surveillance and security systems and devices; 35100000 – Emergency and security equipment; 35000000 – Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment; 44520000 – Locks, keys and hinges; 72611000 – Technical computer support services; 72610000 – Computer support services; 72500000 – Computer-related services; 72220000 – Systems and technical consultancy services; 72250000 – System and support services; 72253000 – Helpdesk and support services; 72253200 – Systems support services