Planning

Provision of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 15:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service is planning a procurement project titled "Provision of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus," aimed at refreshing their BA apparatus and associated equipment, including BA cylinders, across all locations. This initiative falls under the "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment" industry category and will take place in Northern Ireland, UK. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement (PME) scheduled for 22nd January 2026. Suppliers interested in participating must express their interest by contacting the procurement team by 21st November. The project is estimated to cost approximately £5 million, illustrating the scale and significance of this procurement effort.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in firefighting and safety equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supplying breathing apparatus and related gear are particularly well-suited to participate, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. The procurement process will utilize a dynamic purchasing system, potentially offering ongoing opportunities for suppliers to engage and provide innovative solutions. Moreover, the contract period is projected to begin in April 2028, allowing subcontractors ample time to prepare proposals and establish partnerships beneficial for long-term business growth. By participating in this competitive procurement process, businesses can expand their market presence, enhance their portfolio, and contribute to the vital public service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

Notice Description

This Preliminary Market Engagement is being for the purposes of informing and engaging with potential service providers regarding the upcoming public competition for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (referred to as BA) and associated equipment including BA Cylinders to be procured for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) (the Buyer). NIFRS are seeking to replace their BA apparatus across all locations include their Learning and Development College. The current provision includes circa 650 BA Sets and circa 2100 BA Cylinders along with associated equipment. An initial estimate of 5 million pounds has been attribute to refreshing the equipment and support arrangements. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Any Suppliers who are interested in taking part in the PME please contact Dawn Bradley (Procurement and Contracts Manager) on NIFRSProcurement@nifrs.org to express interest. EoI will close on Friday 21st November at 5pm (GMT)

Planning Information

PME is due to take place in Jan 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074084-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

44611200 - Breathing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2038 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nifrsprocurement@nifrs.org
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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Wallace Park
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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