Planning

PREVENTATION & PROTECTION CASE MANAGEMENT/WORKFLOW SOLUTION

NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Planning

22 Jan 2026 at 19:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service is in the planning stage of procuring a Prevention and Protection Case Management/Workflow Solution. This procurement, under the "goods" category, seeks to replace the existing software used by the service. The process takes place within Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, with a scheduled formal Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) in February 2026 via eTendersNI. Expressions of interest for this engagement need to be communicated by 30th January 2026. The project is in accordance with the UK's Public Procurement regulations, offering opportunities for small and medium enterprises due to its above-threshold classification.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and IT services, including consulting, development, and support. Companies capable of providing a comprehensive case management or workflow solution can leverage this procurement to expand their market presence. The contract period is set to commence in June 2026, with potential renewals extending up to 2036, allowing for long-term collaboration. This is an ideal opportunity for businesses aiming to enter or grow within the public sector, especially within central government contracts in the software and IT services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PREVENTATION & PROTECTION CASE MANAGEMENT/WORKFLOW SOLUTION

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 Prevention, Protection and Planning case management/workflow solution and associated services to be procured for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) (the Buyer). NIFRS are seeking to replace their currently software. 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 30th January at 5pm (GMT)

Planning Information

Formal PME is due to take place in Feb 2026 via eTendersNI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005994-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2031 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
Dawn Bradley
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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