Provision of a Resilient Secondary Internet Connectivity Service

Northern Ireland Assembly Commission

Published: Jun 18, 2026

Updated: Jun 25, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Network Infrastructure and Internet. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 144,000. Proposals must be submitted before July 27, 2026.

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

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to inform a potential future procurement for a resilient secondary internet connectivity service to Parliament Buildings.
This engagement seeks to understand market capability, feasible delivery approaches, indicative costs, and potential constraints associated with delivering a secondary connectivity service within a Grade 1 listed building. The outcome will support the development of a proportionate specification, procurement strategy, and delivery model.
This is not a call for competition. Participation is voluntary and will not advantage or disadvantage any organisation in any future procurement process.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 057700-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Northern Ireland Assembly Commission

Northern Ireland Assembly Commission has issued 14 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 057700-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 27, 2026. You have 32 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Northern Ireland Assembly Commission in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

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 £144,000 - £144,000. 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.