Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Department for Infrastructure
Rathkeltair House, Martket Street
Downpatrick
BT3 9ED
UK
E-mail: ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
NUTS: UKN
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
ID 5443075 - Rathlin Island Ferry Provision - Pre-Market Engagement
Reference number: 5443075
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60600000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
ID 5443075 - DfI - Rathlin Island Ferry Service Provision *Pre-market engagement* As part of DFI procurement preparation, the Construction Procurement Delivery (CPD) is running a Pre-Market Engagement exercise on their behalf and is inviting potential service providers to complete the attached questionnaire. The Department for Infrastructure (DFI) is preparing to initiate a procurement process to appoint a Contractor to provide a modern reliable ferry service between Rathlin Island and Ballycastle. At this stage, Department for Infrastructure wishes to establish the level of market interest to inform any subsequent procurement process. The questionnaire can be found on etendersNI using the reference number 5443075
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
ID 5443075 - DfI - Rathlin Island Ferry Service Provision *Pre-market engagement* As part of DFI procurement preparation, the Construction Procurement Delivery (CPD) is running a Pre-Market Engagement exercise on their behalf and is inviting potential service providers to complete the attached questionnaire. The Department for Infrastructure (DFI) is preparing to initiate a procurement process to appoint a Contractor to provide a modern reliable ferry service between Rathlin Island and Ballycastle. At this stage, Department for Infrastructure wishes to establish the level of market interest to inform any subsequent procurement process.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
12/01/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/08/2024