---
title: "Firefighting Foam"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064cc4"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064cc4.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE"
published: "2026-02-10"
---

# Firefighting Foam

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064cc4

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service (BSO PaLS), is overseeing the procurement process for firefighting foam to be supplied to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on firefighting and safety equipment. The process is currently at the planning stage with an important milestone being a Preliminary Market Engagement scheduled for 4th March 2026, aimed at involving potential service providers. The total estimated value of this tender is £400,000, with the contract period intended to start on 1st September 2026 and potentially extend until August 2032. The procurement will occur within the region of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland (UKN). A dynamic purchasing system is in place, and the legal framework governing this procurement is outlined in the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of firefighting materials, foam packages, and related safety equipment. Companies with experience in dealing with public sector contracts and possessing the capability to innovate within a dynamic purchasing system will find this opportunity well-suited for expanding their business in the public goods sector. With substantial financial allocation and the potential for contract renewal, this procurement process encourages suppliers to engage early through the scheduled market engagement, allowing them to tailor their proposals to meet the specific needs of the NIFRS effectively.

## Notice

PME Firefighting Foam for NIFRS

### Planning Information

1.1. This Preliminary Market Engagement is being published by Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) for the purposes of informing and engaging with potential service providers regarding the upcoming public competition for Firefighting Foam for NIFRS to be procured for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011963-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| 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 | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT 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
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
- 35111200 - Firefighting materials
- 35111310 - Foam packages

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 14:34 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011963-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011963-2026
  10th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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