National Measurement Institute - ICT Assurance - Delivery Confidence Assessments

This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking a supplier to deliver Digital Confidence Assessments (DCAs) for the National Measurement Institute's (NMI) ICT Transformation Program and its associated projects. About The National Measurement Institute (NMI) plays an important role in the Australian economy by leading Australia's measurement system through: Developing and maintaining national measurement standards that are recognised internationally Delivering world-class measurement products, advice and client services Administering the regulatory framework for measurement The NMI ICT Transformation Program is a multi-year funded program to modernise, secure and uplift NMI's ICT capabilities. In 2026-28, three key projects are being delivered under the program: ScienceLAN Uplift: to progress physical segregation of ScienceLAN from other Departmental networks and to upgrade PCs and monitors connected to the ScienceLAN Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Simplification: to modernise NMI's LIMS to be utilised as the foundation for NMI's laboratories Trade Measurement and Activity Reporting System (TMARS): a business-critical system that leverages Microsoft Dynamics 365 to manage the workflow and delivery of measurement services and regulatory functions for NMI The program of work has developed an assurance plan, which includes DCAs to be delivered to the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) every 6 months. Scope There are 3 key ICT projects and the program that require assurance and a DCA: ScienceLAN Uplift and Endpoint refresh, LIMS, and TMARS, as well as the NMI ICT Transformation Program itself. The scope includes: Delivery of DCAs in two lots across December 2026 and June 2027 Conducting a kick-off meeting to confirm project approach, delivery plan and deliverables Requesting project documentation, the assurance plan and any past DCA Scheduling and conducting interviews with key personnel Conducting desktop research Reviewing project documentation Conducting follow-up meetings as required Drafting the DCA report Requesting NMI's feedback on the DCA report Finalising the DCA report Deliverables: ScienceLAN and EndPoint Refresh DCA LIMS DCA TMARS DCA NMI ICT Transformation Program DCA Contractor Requirements Skills and experience required ICT assurance, including digital transformation agency delivery confidence assessments Stakeholder engagement expertise, including conducting workshops Information Requested A breakdown of fees, including the number of personnel, their rates, and CVs A list of assumptions relied upon in being able to meet the stated fees and schedule Contract Terms and Conditions The preferred supplier will deliver DCAs in two lots, in December 2026 and June 2027 The first DCA is required to be delivered to NMI by 15 December 2026, and submitted to the DTA by 23 December 2026 There is an extension option of 12 months, covering a further 2 lots of DCAs Enquiries Buyer contact: nmidpmo@industry.gov.au