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title: "General Hand Tools and Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d95"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# General Hand Tools and Hardware

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d95

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## Summary

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, based in Belfast, is overseeing a procurement process titled "General Hand Tools and Hardware" under an open procedure method. The initiative focuses on acquiring various hand tools and hardware for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) and falls under the industry category of tools and security equipment. The process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the tender end date on 24th June 2026 and the award period concluding on 3rd July 2026. This contract is valued at £210,000 and is structured as a framework agreement, allowing for "Mini Competitions" to be held, thus providing flexibility within the contract period.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in manufacturing or supplying hand tools and related hardware. With specific lots covering general hand tools, consumable PPE, landscape tools, and construction tools, there is ample room for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to participate and potentially secure business. The chance to enter mini-competitions under this framework further enhances the scope for engaging under competitive terms, favouring businesses adept in providing cost-effective solutions while adhering to quality benchmarks.

## Notice

General Hand Tools and Hardware for use by NIFRS

### Lot Information

General Hand Tools and Consumable PPE

General Hand Tools and Consumable PPE items

Options: Any additional Handtools and hardware can be added

Landscape Tools

Landscape Tools Items

Options: Any additional Handtools and hardware can be added

Construction Tools

Construction Tools Items

Options: Any additional Handtools and hardware can be added

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046439-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | £210,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44500000 - Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs
- 44510000 - Tools
- 44511000 - Hand tools
- 44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools
- 44514000 - Tool handles and tool parts
- 44514100 - Tool handles
- 44514200 - Tool parts

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 13:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046439-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046439-2026
  20th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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