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title: "Mobile Data Solution (MDS) For NIFRS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0695c4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NI FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# Mobile Data Solution (MDS) For NIFRS

Buyer: NI FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0695c4

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## Summary

The NI Fire and Rescue Service is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Mobile Data Solution (MDS) For NIFRS." This process, initiated under the tender action, is focused on acquiring industry-specific software packages and related services. Located in Lisburn, United Kingdom, this opportunity falls under the industry category of Software packages and information systems. Relevant milestones include a Preliminary Market Engagement with comments due by 22nd May 2026. The planned start date for the contract is 1st July 2026, extending through 30th June 2036. Interested parties should note the scheduled engagement milestone as part of the procedure to prepare for the competitive tender phase.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in information systems, data services, and emergency security equipment. Companies providing software programming and consultancy services will find this tender particularly relevant. Given the 10-year contract period, there are substantial opportunities for growth and partnership. Organisations experienced in providing goods related to data solutions and transmission apparatus can benefit by aligning their offerings with the NI Fire and Rescue Service's needs, ensuring their solutions advance efficiency and capability within public sector emergency services.

## Notice

This Preliminary Market Engagement is for the purposes of informing and engaging with potential service providers regarding the upcoming public competition for Mobile Data Solution (referred to as MDS) and associated equipment and services to be procured for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) (the Buyer).

### Planning Information

The reply's from this PME information will be used to write a full tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043021-2026 |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2036 |
| 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 | NI 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32200000 - Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 12:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043021-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043021-2026
  11th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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