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Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Specific Tools and Hardware for NIFRS

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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26 Nov 2025 at 10:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service has initiated a public procurement process currently in the planning stage for the supply of specific tools and hardware aimed at supporting the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). The procurement is centred on a preliminary market engagement that seeks input from potential suppliers regarding specific tools such as fire suppression hand tools and general hand tools. This procurement process is governed by the UK Public General Acts within the UK's central government, under the devolved regulations of Northern Ireland. The process is located in Belfast, UK, with key dates including a due date for engagement on 11th December 2025. The procurement method involves a pre-market engagement to assess and inform upcoming requirements, paving the way for future tenders, with the overall contract expected to commence from 9th February 2026.

This market engagement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying fire-fighting and safety equipment. Companies that specialise in the production of hand tools or equipment that meets the fire-safety standards would find this engagement particularly relevant. Engaging at this early stage allows businesses to align their offerings with the buyer's expectations, potentially leading to significant contracts that support long-term growth. The process favours businesses familiar with the requirements and regulatory standards applicable to the UK market, particularly those experienced with public sector procurement in Northern Ireland and capable of delivering goods up to 2031. This tender appeals to vendors aiming to expand their footprint in the UK public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Specific Tools and Hardware for NIFRS

Notice Description

This is a pre market engagement for the Specific Tools and Hardware for NIFRS (Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service)

Planning Information

This is a pre market engagement for the Specific Tools and Hardware for NIFRS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077100-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

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

CPV Codes

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

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35111510 - Fire suppression hand tools

42676000 - Parts of hand tools

44500000 - Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs

44511000 - Hand tools

44511400 - Axes

44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools

44514000 - Tool handles and tool parts

44514100 - Tool handles

44514200 - Tool parts

44617000 - Boxes

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2029 3-4 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 PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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