Planning

Minor Works Consultancy Frameworks for the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service

NIFRS

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18 May 2026 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is leading a procurement process for establishing Minor Works Consultancy Frameworks, valued at approximately £2.1 million, with a gross value of £2.52 million. The focus is on securing consultancy services for minor works schemes with a works value of up to £3 million, covering services in architectural design, building, civil, and structural engineering, as well as construction management and supervision. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a Pre-Market Engagement Information Day scheduled for 5th June 2026 at the NIFRS Learning & Development College in Cookstown. This process falls under the Northern Irish devolved regulations and is pertinent to the services industry category. Interested parties should confirm attendance by 29th May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in consultancy for minor construction projects. Businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services, as well as those in construction management, are well-placed to compete for inclusion in the framework due to its emphasis on consultancy services across various domains. By participating, businesses can extend their reach and solidify their presence within the public sector in Northern Ireland, aligning well with NIFRS’s future undertakings in infrastructural development. The framework agreement suggests potential long-term collaborations, with possibilities for renewal, fostering sustainable business growth in the region from April 2027 to a possible extension till March 2031.

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Notice Title

Minor Works Consultancy Frameworks for the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service

Notice Description

Frameworks for Consultancy Services in Connection with Minor Works Schemes with a Works Value of up to PS3 million for NIFRS

Planning Information

There will be a Pre-Market Engagement Information Day held on Friday 5th June 2026, in the Main Hall at the NIFRS Learning & Development College, Cookstown. Registration on the day will commence at 9.15 am, with light refreshments on arrival. The presentation will begin promptly at 10.00 am, with a question and answer session afterwards. Please confirm your attendance (including numbers attending) prior to 5 pm Friday 29th May 2026 at infrastructure@nifrs.org

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069aaf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045205-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315000 - Building services

71520000 - Construction supervision services

71540000 - Construction management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
NIFRS
Additional Buyers

HEALTH ESTATES - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

NIAS

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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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