Tender

Specific Tools and Hardware for NIFRS

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 18:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service in Belfast, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for "Specific Tools and Hardware for NIFRS." This initiative involves an open procurement method under the goods category and is segmented into six lots. The procurement falls under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The tender is scheduled to conclude on 12th March 2026, with enquiry submissions ending on 5th March 2026. Key items include firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment, with delivery locations specified within the region of UKN. The total contract value is approximately £320,000, excluding VAT, with the possibility of awarding places on a non-exclusive priced framework.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in the manufacture or supply of firefighting and safety equipment. Businesses offering products like fire suppression tools, glass management products, and toolboxes can benefit substantially by securing contracts in any of the six segments. The procurement is geared towards vendors experienced in providing security, firefighting, and support tools, thereby catering to the needs of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). With a sizable contract period extending up to 2030, and the option for renewal for another 24 months, this tender is particularly appealing for companies looking to establish a long-term partnership with the public sector within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specific Tools and Hardware for NIFRS

Notice Description

Specific Tools and Hardware for NIFRS 6 Lots

Lot Information

Tool Boxes

Tool Boxes 3 Sizes

Renewal: option to extend for up to and including 24 month(s)

Glass Management Products

Glass Management Products Various

Renewal: option to extend for up to and including 24 month(s)

Firefighting Rescue Tools

Firefighting Rescue Tools Various

Renewal: option to extend for up to and including 24 month(s)

Firefighting Support Tools

Firefighting Support Tools Various

Renewal: option to extend for up to and including 24 month(s)

Firefighting Related Tools

Firefighting Related Tools (Various)

Renewal: option to extend for up to and including 24 month(s)

Euro Containers

Euro Containers Various

Renewal: option to extend for up to and including 24 month(s)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011581-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35111510 - Fire suppression hand tools

44510000 - Tools

44511000 - Hand tools

44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools

44617000 - Boxes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT 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

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