---
title: "Gartan Availability (Electronic Retained Availability System) Cloud Hosting Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050f4d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# Gartan Availability (Electronic Retained Availability System) Cloud Hosting Contract

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050f4d

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has concluded a direct contract procurement for cloud hosting services under the title "Gartan Availability (Electronic Retained Availability System) Cloud Hosting Contract." This procurement aligns with Northern Irish devolved regulations and involves IT services, consulting, software development, internet and support, falling within the industry category of services. The project is located within the UKNI region and has already reached the award stage as of 21st May 2025. Gartner UK Limited has been awarded the contract, which is set to remain active until the end of 2026, with an option to extend into 2027. This procurement was conducted below threshold without competition, offering a retrospective arrangement with a gross contract value of £413,870.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those proficient in cloud solutions, consulting, and software development. Given the nature of this specific procurement method and the existing supplier relationship, there may be limited competition. However, businesses with expertise in cloud hosting and IT infrastructure maintenance could potentially provide valuable insights or future solutions for similar procurement requirements. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with niche skills in the specified industry might particularly benefit by positioning themselves as potential partners or subcontractors in similar future projects.

## Notice

Additional spend value of PS3510.41 as a result of retrospective arrangements being agreed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023969-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £344,892 |
| Contracts value | £344,892 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | LISBURN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT27 4SX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Wallace Park |
| Westminster constituency | Lagan Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GARTAN TECHNOLOGIES; GARTNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 13:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023969-2025
- 9 May 2025 at 07:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019909-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023969-2025
  21st May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019909-2025
  9th May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gartner.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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