DfE Energy Group Requirement to Implement Energy Data Software Market Sounding Exercise

***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** The Department for the Economy (DfE) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Contractor for the provision of software through which energy consumption and cost data will be collected and greenhouse gas emissions data derived. Prior to initiating the procurement DfE wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: • Gain initial supplier awareness, engagement and opinion; • Provide confidence around viability of concept; • Gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; • Understand risks and issues not previously considered; • Inform the Outline Business Case; • Inform the Procurement Strategy; and • Prevent the Department from advertising an unachievable project. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Tuesday 28 June 2022. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire should be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function.