Tenders/***Pre-Market Engagement*** ICT-26-011 - Vehicle Tracking and Telematics Solution

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Pre-Market Engagement ICT-26-011 - Vehicle Tracking and Telematics Solution

the Education Authority

Published: Jun 26, 2026

Updated: Jun 26, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and transport and logistics sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.5 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

***This is not a tender exercise*** The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) would like to invite participation in a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to seek the views of the market for the provision of a Vehicle Tracking and Telematics Solution. This system aims to improve the efficiency, safety, and oversight of all EA Vehicles, ensuring that all vehicles and journeys are monitored and managed according to best practice and statutory obligations. The purpose of this PME exercise is for EANI to gain an understanding of the latest developments and innovative solutions available for school settings and will be used to assist EANI in gaining a better understanding of the feasibility of the requirements, the most appropriate procurement and operational approach, the capacity of the market to deliver the requirements and an opportunity for the market to highlight any possible risks or issues. This PME exercise also seeks to identify indicative costs to help inform the business case on the commercial aspects for the delivery and implementation of solution(s). For the avoidance of doubt, this is the scoping phase of the project and is not part of any formal procurement process and there is no commitment at this stage to carry out such a process. Any information gathered will not be considered in any future tender exercise. Please note that participation or non-participation in this PME exercise shall not prevent any supplier from participating in any future procurement process, nor is it intended that any information provided shall place any supplier at an advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement exercise. Further information including the questionnaire can be downloaded from the documents section of the CfT on eTendersNI. Suppliers who wish to participate in the PME exercise must return the completed questionnaire via the messaging function of the CfT on eTendersNI no later than 13:00 on Friday 17th July 2026. As part of the PME exercise, participants may be invited to attend a follow-up session with EANI to explore and discuss the information provided in their response, this will be at the discretion of EANI.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 26, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 060473-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About the Education Authority

the Education Authority has issued 80 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 19 currently open and 46 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Education & Training, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,500,000 - £1,500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 060473-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by the Education Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.