Why Supply to Invest Northern Ireland
At Invest Northern Ireland, we recognise that great suppliers help us achieve our mission to grow the local economy. When you work with us, you can expect:
- Meaningful opportunities
From professional services to innovative technologies, we procure a wide range of solutions that deliver real impact for businesses across Northern Ireland.
- Innovation welcomed
We actively seek suppliers who can bring fresh thinking and new approaches to help us deliver better outcomes.
- Collaborative working
We build strong, respectful relationships with our suppliers. We are committed to engaging early, listening to feedback and helping you succeed throughout the contract lifecycle.
- A fair and level playing field
Our procurement processes are open, transparent and designed to give all suppliers large or small the opportunity to compete.
- Prompt, reliable payments
As a public body, we follow strict prompt payment standards to support your cashflow and business stability.
Supplying to Invest NI means becoming part of a shared effort to strengthen Northern Ireland’s economy and deliver value for citizens and businesses.
Invest NI Current & Future Tender Opportunities
We will regularly share our upcoming procurement plans and invite suppliers to take part in specific premarket engagement activities. This will help you understand our future needs, shape innovative solutions and prepare strong bids.
Current Pre-market Engagement and Tender Opportunities
At Invest NI, we recognise great suppliers help us achieve our mission to grow the local economy and we’re excited to share several new opportunities currently open for suppliers for pre-market engagement and tender.
All pre-market engagement and tender documentation is available on eTendersNI using the links provided below.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solution
We are embarking on an exciting journey to transform our CRM system, exploring modern, scalable and innovative solutions. Through our pre‑market engagement exercise, we invite suppliers to review our high‑level requirements and share insights, ideas, and innovative approaches that could shape our future CRM platform. All pre-market engagement responses welcome.
Estimated Value of Tender: £TBC
Closing date for PME responses is Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 15:00 (GMT).
Event Management Services
We’re seeking a supplier to provide Event Management Services under a potential five‑year contract.
Estimated Value of Tender: £6,000,000
Closing date for tenders is Thursday 7 May 2026 at 15:00 (GMT).
Economics Services Framework
We’re establishing a new multi‑lot Economics Services Framework covering economic advice for casework, business cases, evaluations and post‑project evaluations.
Estimated Value of Tender: £2,000,000
Closing date for tenders is Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 15:00 (GMT).
Future Planned Procurements
Note: The future planned procurements are for information purposes only - dates are subject to change and dependent on budgets. Invest NI gives no guarantee that the tender opportunities listed will go to competition.
| Project title | Estimated value | Indicative Time of Tender |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Advisory Services for Sub-Saharan Africa | Up to £40,000 | April 2026 |
| Trade Advisory Services for Ukraine | Up to £35,000 | April 2026 |
| Design and Delivery of a Mini Strategy Development Programme for NI Food and Drink Sector | Up to £25,000 | May 2026 |
| Filming and Production Services | £900,000 | May 2026 |
| Technical Advisory Framework - Technical Appraisals of Research and Development projects | £800,000 | July 2026 |
Contact us
Please note, all procurements over £50,000 in value will be available on eTendersNI for any supplier to view and tender. Tenders will be evaluated according to the criteria provided in the specific tender documentation.
If you are interested in any of the procurements which are less than £50,000 please send the following details to procurement@investni.com
- Organisation Name
- Title of tender opportunity you wish to express interest in
- Contact Name
- Contact Email