Tender

Supply of Bespoke Mattresses

NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Tender

11 Aug 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service is inviting bids for the supply of bespoke mattresses to its stations. This contract, under the open procurement method, falls within the 'goods' category and is open to businesses until 10th September 2025. Located in Lisburn, the buying organisation operates under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract is valued at £80,000, with a gross value of £96,000, and includes an option to renew for an additional 24 months. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 3rd September 2025, and the tender notice was published on 11th August 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers of mattresses, particularly those capable of customising products to meet specific standards. Companies specialising in beds, bedding, and specialist soft furnishings are well-suited to compete, as the award criteria focus on a series of pass/fail questions and pricing. As the process uses an open competition framework, it presents an accessible opportunity for both small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their market within the Northern Irish public sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Bespoke Mattresses

Notice Description

Supply of Bespoke Mattresses to NIFRS Stations

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for up to and including 24 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058519
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047616-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings

39143112 - Mattresses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Additional Buyers

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCURMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bouchernifrs@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4SX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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