Planning

Firefighting Foam

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service (BSO PaLS), is overseeing the procurement process for firefighting foam to be supplied to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on firefighting and safety equipment. The process is currently at the planning stage with an important milestone being a Preliminary Market Engagement scheduled for 4th March 2026, aimed at involving potential service providers. The total estimated value of this tender is £400,000, with the contract period intended to start on 1st September 2026 and potentially extend until August 2032. The procurement will occur within the region of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland (UKN). A dynamic purchasing system is in place, and the legal framework governing this procurement is outlined in the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of firefighting materials, foam packages, and related safety equipment. Companies with experience in dealing with public sector contracts and possessing the capability to innovate within a dynamic purchasing system will find this opportunity well-suited for expanding their business in the public goods sector. With substantial financial allocation and the potential for contract renewal, this procurement process encourages suppliers to engage early through the scheduled market engagement, allowing them to tailor their proposals to meet the specific needs of the NIFRS effectively.

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Notice Title

Firefighting Foam

Notice Description

PME Firefighting Foam for NIFRS

Planning Information

1.1. This Preliminary Market Engagement is being published by Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) for the purposes of informing and engaging with potential service providers regarding the upcoming public competition for Firefighting Foam for NIFRS to be procured for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064cc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011963-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35111200 - Firefighting materials

35111310 - Foam packages

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Notice Documents

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