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title: "Provision of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e1be"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2025-11-14"
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# Provision of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e1be

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service is planning a procurement project titled "Provision of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus," aimed at refreshing their BA apparatus and associated equipment, including BA cylinders, across all locations. This initiative falls under the "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment" industry category and will take place in Northern Ireland, UK. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement (PME) scheduled for 22nd January 2026. Suppliers interested in participating must express their interest by contacting the procurement team by 21st November. The project is estimated to cost approximately £5 million, illustrating the scale and significance of this procurement effort.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in firefighting and safety equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supplying breathing apparatus and related gear are particularly well-suited to participate, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. The procurement process will utilize a dynamic purchasing system, potentially offering ongoing opportunities for suppliers to engage and provide innovative solutions. Moreover, the contract period is projected to begin in April 2028, allowing subcontractors ample time to prepare proposals and establish partnerships beneficial for long-term business growth. By participating in this competitive procurement process, businesses can expand their market presence, enhance their portfolio, and contribute to the vital public service sector.

## Notice

This Preliminary Market Engagement is being for the purposes of informing and engaging with potential service providers regarding the upcoming public competition for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (referred to as BA) and associated equipment including BA Cylinders to be procured for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) (the Buyer). NIFRS are seeking to replace their BA apparatus across all locations include their Learning and Development College. The current provision includes circa 650 BA Sets and circa 2100 BA Cylinders along with associated equipment. An initial estimate of 5 million pounds has been attribute to refreshing the equipment and support arrangements. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Any Suppliers who are interested in taking part in the PME please contact Dawn Bradley (Procurement and Contracts Manager) on NIFRSProcurement@nifrs.org to express interest. EoI will close on Friday 21st November at 5pm (GMT)

### Planning Information

PME is due to take place in Jan 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074084-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2038 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44611200 - Breathing apparatus

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 15:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074084-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074084-2025
  14th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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