---
title: "Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (NIFRS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fdc3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCURMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE"
published: "2025-12-29"
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# Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (NIFRS)

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCURMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fdc3

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and has been initiated by the Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, a central government public authority based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement process is focused on the supply and management of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, falling under the "Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment" industry category. A prior information notice has been published to engage with the marketplace, with stakeholders encouraged to respond by 15th January 2026. The contract period is planned to commence on 1st January 2028, with a potential endpoint on 1st January 2033, and the option for renewal extending the possible conclusion to 1st January 2035.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and maintenance of firefighting and safety equipment. Companies with expertise in producing high-quality breathing apparatus and managing long-term supply contracts will find this opportunity particularly aligned to their services. With the process currently in the planning stage, this is an ideal time for interested firms to engage and position themselves as key partners in this vital public safety initiative. Given the tender is focused on the delivery and management of critical safety equipment, businesses with proven experience in supply chain management and compliance with safety standards would be well-suited to compete.

## Notice

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (NIFRS) Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

### Planning Information

This is Prior Information Notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather information assocaited with the supply and delivery and ongoing managment of Breathing Apparatus for NIFRS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086306-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2028 - 1 Jan 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCURMENT AND LOGISTICS 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 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Blackstaff |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2025 at 13:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086306-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086306-2025
  29th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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