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ID 6841219 - DFC - NMNI - The Provision, Support and Maintenance of a Key Management System

National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI)(buyer)

Published
Published 23 April 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 8 December 2026 (24 days left)
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National Museums Northern Ireland is seeking a single supplier for the provision, support, and maintenance of a key management system valued at an estimated £310,000. The scope requires delivering seven secure key cabinets across five museum sites, alongside warranty, support, maintenance, and training. The contract covers an initial four-year term with two optional two-year extensions, with submissions due by 8 December 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£310,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
23 April 2026
Questions by
1 December 2026
Deadline
8 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipmentEmergency and security equipmentSurveillance and security systems and devicesSecurity equipmentLocks, keys and hingesSoftware package and information systemsSystems and technical consultancy servicesSystem and support services+7 more

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 13% received only one.

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Price 70% · Quality 30%

  • AC2 - Contract Management – Support and Contingency30%
  • AC3 - Price70%

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Market context

Typical award in Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

£169,568

Median of 1,397 awards in the last 24 months

National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI) in the last 12 months

2

contracts awarded, worth £2,013,000 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    13 November 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    23 April 2026

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