How to Join Dynamic Shortlisting Systems

What are the Dynamic Shortlisting Systems?

Minor Works Construction Category has a number of Dynamic Shortlisting Systems for up to threshold works and services which are continually open for applications:

  • Building Works - DSS1-BW 
  • Managed Services – DSS2-MS
  • Prefabricated Accommodation – DSS3-PA
  • Mechanical Works – DSS4-MECH
  • Electrical Works – DSS5-ELECT
  • Civil Engineering Works – DSS6-CIVIL
  • Demolition Works & Asbestos Removal – DSS7-DEM
  • Design, Supply & Installation of Playground Equipment – DSS8-PLAY
  • Clerk of Works Services –DSS9-CoW
  • Traffic Consultant & Engineering Services – DSS10-TRAFFIC
  • Roofing Works – DSS11-ROOFING

Registering on eTendersNI

We publish our tenders on the eTendersNI public tendering platform.

Contractors and consultants need to be registered with eTendersNI.

Register on eTendersNI

You will need to scroll down to the 'Suppliers New to eTendersNI' section. 

How to find current construction tender opportunities?

All of the Dynamic Shortlisting Systems are advertised in our Procurement section. 

The Current Activity section highlights the Current Construction Tender Opportunities.  

Select the relevant Dynamic Shortlisting System 'Apply to DSS here' link. For example DSS1 - BW Building Works.

Complete Application Documents

Within eTenders access and download the application documents from the 'Show CfT Menu' - ' CfT documents. 

For example DSS1-Building Works

  1. Document 1 – Memorandum of Information
  2. Document 2 - DSS Building Application Form (to be completed & returned)
    1. Part A - Application Details
    2. Part B - Contractor's Details
    3. Part c - Health and Safety
    4. Part D -  Technical and /or Professional Ability
  3. Document 3 - EA-DSS Building Terms and Conditions
  4. Document 4 - DSS Process
  5. Document 5 - Client Reference – Contractors (to be completed & returned)
    1. Client References required x3
    2. Client Cover Letter/Email X3
  6. Document 6 - Return Checklist

Submitting your Application

  1. Put all documents to be submitted into a zipped folder.
  2. Upload your zipped folder via the messaging function within the relevant DSS on eTendersNI.
  3. Your application will be evaluated by 3 evaluators and a moderation panel meeting held if required. 
  4. You will be messaged via eTendersNI advising the outcome of your application. 

Further Help or Assistance

If you require any further help or assistance with any part of the application process, please submit your query to the Minor Works Shared Mailbox: 

[email protected] 

Last updated: 01/08/2024