Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Fuel Tanks and Management System for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCURMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 15:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, located in Belfast, is conducting a preliminary market engagement for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on the procurement of Fuel Tanks and Management Systems. This procurement opportunity pertains to the category of goods, specifically petroleum products and related services, and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. A pre-market engagement is scheduled to close on 5th December 2025, following which the formal tendering phase may commence. The planned contract period is from 31st March 2026 to 31st March 2046.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of fuel storage and management systems, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that deal with petroleum products, fuel management, and refuelling services. Businesses offering innovative solutions in these areas may find this a lucrative prospect to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, especially in supporting essential services like the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. Engaging in this process can foster long-term partnerships and provide a pathway for sustained business growth through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Fuel Tanks and Management System for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

Notice Description

This is a Pre-Market Engagement for the supply of Fuel Tanks and Management System for NIFRS (Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service)

Planning Information

This is a Pre-Market Engagement for the supply of Fuel Tanks and Management System for NIFRS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075779-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

42 - Industrial machinery

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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

09100000 - Fuels

09111300 - Fossil fuels

09134200 - Diesel fuel

09134210 - Diesel fuel (0,2)

42122000 - Pumps

42122180 - Fuel pumps

42124211 - Parts of fuel pumps

44210000 - Structures and parts of structures

44611400 - Storage tanks

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2046 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
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCURMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rhsnifrs.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6HU
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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