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Preliminary Market Engagement: Mobile Data Solutions (MDS)

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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22 May 2026 at 10:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 May 2026 at 11:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, operating under the Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI), has initiated a preliminary market engagement for the provision of Mobile Data Solutions (MDS) on behalf of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). This planning-stage procurement process intends to gather insights from the marketplace about potential service requirements. The process is governed under the Northern Irish devolved regulations, with clarifications due by 28th May 2026 and responses by 4th June 2026. The procurement location is Belfast, United Kingdom, focusing on goods under industry categories such as industry-specific software, data services, and fire safety equipment.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in information systems, data transmission, and software development tailored for public services. Companies with expertise in developing compliance software or providing fire safety equipment can find this engagement particularly advantageous. As the procurement process seeks to gather extensive supplier input, participating businesses will have the chance to influence the shaping of future requirements, thereby positioning themselves well for any forthcoming competitive tendering exercises. This creates a landscape ripe for businesses aiming to expand their portfolios within the public safety and technology sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement: Mobile Data Solutions (MDS)

Notice Description

This is a preliminary market engagement notice to seek engagement with the marketplace to gather information associated with the provision of a Mobile Data Solution (MDS) on behalf of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). To this end, the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI), wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of potential requirements through the completion of a questionnaire. Instructions for completion of the questionnaire are available via the eTendersNI CfT [Ref:6532741] and relevant preliminary market engagement documents. Suppliers should note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Planning Information

Clarifications should be issued via the eTendersNI messaging portal by no later than the above date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069787
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047713-2026
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

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48170000 - Compliance software package

48810000 - Information systems

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 4 Jun 2026 30 days
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 PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
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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