Planning

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (NIFRS)

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCURMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

29 Dec 2025 at 13:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and has been initiated by the Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, a central government public authority based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement process is focused on the supply and management of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, falling under the "Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment" industry category. A prior information notice has been published to engage with the marketplace, with stakeholders encouraged to respond by 15th January 2026. The contract period is planned to commence on 1st January 2028, with a potential endpoint on 1st January 2033, and the option for renewal extending the possible conclusion to 1st January 2035.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and maintenance of firefighting and safety equipment. Companies with expertise in producing high-quality breathing apparatus and managing long-term supply contracts will find this opportunity particularly aligned to their services. With the process currently in the planning stage, this is an ideal time for interested firms to engage and position themselves as key partners in this vital public safety initiative. Given the tender is focused on the delivery and management of critical safety equipment, businesses with proven experience in supply chain management and compliance with safety standards would be well-suited to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (NIFRS)

Notice Description

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (NIFRS) Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

Planning Information

This is Prior Information Notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather information assocaited with the supply and delivery and ongoing managment of Breathing Apparatus for NIFRS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fdc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086306-2025
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

CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 1 Jan 2033 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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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