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title: "Medical and First Items for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS)"
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# Medical and First Items for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS)

Buyer: REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE (PALS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea79

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## Summary

The Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), representing the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS), has initiated a tender for the supply and delivery of medical and first aid items. The procurement involves a framework agreement covering a range of medical supplies, including bandages, resuscitation equipment, and emergency trauma supplies, among others. This tender is structured into seven lots and is conducted under an open procedure. The key dates include the tender closing on 3rd July 2026, enquiries deadline on 26th June 2026, and the award period concluding on 27th July 2026. The tender covers the Belfast region, under Northern Irish devolved regulations, and targets the medical equipment industry.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers of medical equipment and consumables. Businesses specializing in goods specified across the seven lots, such as those manufacturing bandages, emergency trauma equipment, or automated external defibrillator consumables, could particularly benefit. With a gross budget of £287,100, this framework could offer both immediate contracting opportunities and potential for long-term engagements, as there is provision for contract renewal and expansion based on service demand. Suppliers equipped to enter framework agreements and willing to commit to cyclical supply requirements will find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their footprint within central government procurement channels.

## Notice

The Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks to establish a Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Medical and First Aid Items on behalf of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). Lot 1: Bandages and Plasters Lot 2: Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy Lot 3: Emergency Trauma Lot 4: Burn Relief and Dressings Lot 5: Spinal Injury Lot 6: First Aid Devices and Consumables Lot 7: Consumables for Philips HeartStart FRx AED

### Lot Information

Bandages and Plasters

This lot is for Bandages, Plasters and associated products, including: * Triangular Bandage * Eye Pad * Sterile Plasters * Conforming Bandage * Trauma Bandage for Large Wounds/Amputations * Modular Trauma Dressing * Pelvic Stabilisation Device * Haemostatic Gauze

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: For any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy

This lot is for Resuscitation, Oxygen Therapy and associated products, including: * Resuscitator Aid (Vent Aid) * Oropharyngeal Airway (Guedel Airway) * High Concentration (Hi Con) Oxygen Mask * Disposable Resuscitator * Nasopharyngeal Airway * Manual Suction Pump

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: For any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Emergency Trauma

This lot is for Emergency Trauma products, including: * Combat Application Tourniquet * Tactical Tourniquet * Structural Aluminium Malleable (SAM(r)) Medical Splint Roll * Sanitaire Body Fluid Absorbent Powder * Haemostatic Agent-Granular Powder

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: For any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Burn Relief and Dressings

This lot is for Burn Relief, Dressings and associated products, including: * Burn Cool Gel Dispenser * Burn Dressing * Ambulance Dressing * Non-Adherent Sterile Dressing

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: For any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Spinal Injury

This lot is for Spinal Injury products, including: * Neck Collars * Spinal Board * Speed Straps/Clips for Spinal Board * Head Immobiliser/Hugger for Spinal Board

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: For any period(s) up to and including 24 months

First Aid Devices and Consumables

This lot is for First Aid Devices and Consumables, including: * Safety Pins * Tough Cut Scissors * Moist Wipes Sachet * Sterile Water * Hypoallergenic Tape * Biohazard Clinical Waste Disposable Bags * Roll of Disposable Aprons * Cling Film * Pen Torch with Pupil Guide * Lubrication Sachet * Sharps Container * Safety Glasses * Oximeter Finger Pulse * Foil Blanket * Disposable Facial Razors * First Aid Kit Wall Mounted * First Aid Box Car * Body Bag * Temperature Check Unit * Sun-Lotion Sachet * Insect Repellent Wipe

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: For any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Consumables for Philips HeartStart FRx AED

This lot is for Consumables for Philips HeartStart FRx AED, including: * Defibrillation Pads * Infant / Child Key * Lithium Battery Pack * Carry Case

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: For any period(s) up to and including 24 months

### Planning Information

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement notice to seek engagement with the marketplace for Medical and First Aid Items. This notice is for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, on behalf of NIFRS, wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of requirements through the completion of a questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this Call for Tender (CfT): Ref 6281827. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed questionnaire NO LATER THAN 3.00PM on 9th January 2026. The requirement has been divided into lots, therefore, please complete the questionnaire for the lot(s) which you are interested in. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6281827. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052146-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2026 - 11 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2030-06-03 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £239,250 |
| Lots value | £239,250 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE (PALS) |
| Additional buyers | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT12 6HU |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 08:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052146-2026
- 27 Nov 2025 at 16:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077830-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052146-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077830-2025
  27th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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