Scope
Reference
ID 5830822
Description
The Northern Ireland Prison Service is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier to provide a Prisoner Phone System. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement the Northern Ireland Prison Service wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2030
- Possible extension to 1 October 2032
- 7 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32540000 - Switchboards
- 32550000 - Telephone equipment
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Engagement
Engagement deadline
21 March 2025
Engagement process description
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 5830822.
The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline date and time detailed above.
Details of additional participating bodies can be found detailed within the questionnaire document.
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Prison Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRMX-2692-MXQX
Castle Buildings Block A Stormont Estate
Belfast
BT4 3SR
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
CPD - Supplies & Services Division
Summary of their role in this procurement: Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWG-8426-YWXV
Clare House 303 Airport Road West
Belfast
BT3 9ED
United Kingdom
Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Website: https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast