Notices
Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Quick answer
A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice signals upcoming PME on the Central Digital Platform. Respond if you can add insight; manage conflicts of interest before later bidding.
Last updated: 18 May 2026
How to respond
Register interest through the route in the notice. Prepare focused questions and evidence of capability without giving away bid-winning detail too early.
Common questions
What is Preliminary Market Engagement Notice?
A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice advertises that a contracting authority intends to consult the market before launching a competition, published on the CDP when engagement is conducted under the Procurement Act 2023.
Is this still current after February 2025?
Yes under the Procurement Act 2023.