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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement 2: Mobile Data Solution (MDS) for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS)"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2026-07-22"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement 2: Mobile Data Solution (MDS) for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS)

Buyer: PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE (PALS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d0d8

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by the Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI), pertains to a Preliminary Market Engagement for a Mobile Data Solution (MDS) aimed at supporting the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). With a planning stage tag, this project is focused on industry-specific software and data services and is geographically located in Belfast, United Kingdom. Interested suppliers should note that clarifications must be submitted via the eTendersNI messaging portal by 12th August 2026. The engagement is scheduled from 22nd July 2026 to 19th August 2026. The opportunity is categorised within the services industry, indicating a need for technological solutions, particularly in data transmission and rescue operations.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, compliance software, and data services to engage with the public sector and develop tailored solutions for fire and rescue operations. Companies with expertise in communications and information systems or those providing firefighting and safety equipment could significantly benefit from this engagement, as it lays the groundwork for potential future collaborative tenders. Engaging early in this process allows businesses to shape future procurement strategies, providing insights that could lead to increased contract opportunities and business growth within the public sector.

## Notice

This is the second preliminary market engagement notice to seek further 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:6639315] 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/069156-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 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 | PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE (PALS) |
| 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 Jul 2026 at 12:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069156-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069156-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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