--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement: Mobile Data Solutions (MDS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069787" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069787" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069787.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069787.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE" published: "2026-05-22" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement: Mobile Data Solutions (MDS) Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069787 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069787) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069787.json) ## Summary The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, operating under the Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI), has initiated a preliminary market engagement for the provision of Mobile Data Solutions (MDS) on behalf of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). This planning-stage procurement process intends to gather insights from the marketplace about potential service requirements. The process is governed under the Northern Irish devolved regulations, with clarifications due by 28th May 2026 and responses by 4th June 2026. The procurement location is Belfast, United Kingdom, focusing on goods under industry categories such as industry-specific software, data services, and fire safety equipment. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in information systems, data transmission, and software development tailored for public services. Companies with expertise in developing compliance software or providing fire safety equipment can find this engagement particularly advantageous. As the procurement process seeks to gather extensive supplier input, participating businesses will have the chance to influence the shaping of future requirements, thereby positioning themselves well for any forthcoming competitive tendering exercises. This creates a landscape ripe for businesses aiming to expand their portfolios within the public safety and technology sectors. ## Notice This is a preliminary market engagement notice to seek engagement with the marketplace to gather information associated with the provision of a Mobile Data Solution (MDS) on behalf of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). To this end, the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI), wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of potential requirements through the completion of a questionnaire. Instructions for completion of the questionnaire are available via the eTendersNI CfT [Ref:6532741] and relevant preliminary market engagement documents. Suppliers should note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise. ### Planning Information Clarifications should be issued via the eTendersNI messaging portal by no later than the above date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047713-2026 | | 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 | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 4 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | 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 - 32260000 - Data-transmission equipment - 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment - 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment - 35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 48170000 - Compliance software package - 48810000 - Information systems - 72212100 - Industry specific software development services - 72300000 - Data services ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 10:43 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047713-2026 - 13 May 2026 at 11:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043846-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047713-2026 22nd May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043846-2026 13th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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