Planning

Mobile Data Solution (MDS) For NIFRS

NI FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 12:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NI Fire and Rescue Service is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Mobile Data Solution (MDS) For NIFRS." This process, initiated under the tender action, is focused on acquiring industry-specific software packages and related services. Located in Lisburn, United Kingdom, this opportunity falls under the industry category of Software packages and information systems. Relevant milestones include a Preliminary Market Engagement with comments due by 22nd May 2026. The planned start date for the contract is 1st July 2026, extending through 30th June 2036. Interested parties should note the scheduled engagement milestone as part of the procedure to prepare for the competitive tender phase.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in information systems, data services, and emergency security equipment. Companies providing software programming and consultancy services will find this tender particularly relevant. Given the 10-year contract period, there are substantial opportunities for growth and partnership. Organisations experienced in providing goods related to data solutions and transmission apparatus can benefit by aligning their offerings with the NI Fire and Rescue Service's needs, ensuring their solutions advance efficiency and capability within public sector emergency services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Data Solution (MDS) For NIFRS

Notice Description

This Preliminary Market Engagement is for the purposes of informing and engaging with potential service providers regarding the upcoming public competition for Mobile Data Solution (referred to as MDS) and associated equipment and services to be procured for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) (the Buyer).

Planning Information

The reply's from this PME information will be used to write a full tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043021-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

32200000 - Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48800000 - Information systems and servers

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2036 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
NI FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Wallace Park
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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