ID 6509258 - DFC - NMNI - Key management system for all museum sites - PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT
National Museums NIEstimated Value
Up to £400,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
23 April 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
**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. Please see document entitled "ID 6509258 - PME Questionnaire Key Management System" in CfT documents for further detail.
Submission
The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline of 3pm on 26th May 2026.
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
BIG AND BOLD LIMITED
1 contract wonlatest 9 Dec 2025ends 31 Dec 2028£700,000
total awarded
- 2
ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP LTD
1 contract wonlatest 9 Dec 2025ends 31 Dec 2028£350,000
total awarded
- 3
NAVIGATOR BLUE LTD
1 contract wonlatest 9 Dec 2025ends 31 Dec 2028£500,000
total awarded
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National Museums NIKey Dates
Published
23 April 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
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