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General Hand Tools and Hardware

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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20 May 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, based in Belfast, is overseeing a procurement process titled "General Hand Tools and Hardware" under an open procedure method. The initiative focuses on acquiring various hand tools and hardware for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) and falls under the industry category of tools and security equipment. The process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the tender end date on 24th June 2026 and the award period concluding on 3rd July 2026. This contract is valued at £210,000 and is structured as a framework agreement, allowing for "Mini Competitions" to be held, thus providing flexibility within the contract period.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in manufacturing or supplying hand tools and related hardware. With specific lots covering general hand tools, consumable PPE, landscape tools, and construction tools, there is ample room for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to participate and potentially secure business. The chance to enter mini-competitions under this framework further enhances the scope for engaging under competitive terms, favouring businesses adept in providing cost-effective solutions while adhering to quality benchmarks.

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Notice Title

General Hand Tools and Hardware

Notice Description

General Hand Tools and Hardware for use by NIFRS

Lot Information

General Hand Tools and Consumable PPE

General Hand Tools and Consumable PPE items

Options: Any additional Handtools and hardware can be added

Landscape Tools

Landscape Tools Items

Options: Any additional Handtools and hardware can be added

Construction Tools

Construction Tools Items

Options: Any additional Handtools and hardware can be added

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046439-2026
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
SME, VCSE
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

44500000 - Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs

44510000 - Tools

44511000 - Hand tools

44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools

44514000 - Tool handles and tool parts

44514100 - Tool handles

44514200 - Tool parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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