Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-05e1be
- Published by:
- Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service
- Authority ID:
- AA79712
- Publication date:
- 15 November 2025
- Deadline date:
- 22 January 2026
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
This Preliminary Market Engagement is being for the purposes of informing and engaging with potential service providers regarding the upcoming public competition for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (referred to as BA) and associated equipment including BA Cylinders to be procured for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) (the Buyer). NIFRS are seeking to replace their BA apparatus across all locations include their Learning and Development College. The current provision includes circa 650 BA Sets and circa 2100 BA Cylinders along with associated equipment. An initial estimate of 5 million pounds has been attribute to refreshing the equipment and support arrangements.EXPRESSION OF INTERESTAny Suppliers who are interested in taking part in the PME please contact Dawn Bradley (Procurement and Contracts Manager) on NIFRSProcurement@nifrs.org to express interest. EoI will close on Friday 21st November at 5pm (GMT)
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
This Preliminary Market Engagement is being for the purposes of informing and engaging with potential service providers regarding the upcoming public competition for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (referred to as BA) and associated equipment including BA Cylinders to be procured for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) (the Buyer). NIFRS are seeking to replace their BA apparatus across all locations include their Learning and Development College. The current provision includes circa 650 BA Sets and circa 2100 BA Cylinders along with associated equipment. An initial estimate of 5 million pounds has been attribute to refreshing the equipment and support arrangements.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Any Suppliers who are interested in taking part in the PME please contact Dawn Bradley (Procurement and Contracts Manager) on NIFRSProcurement@nifrs.org to express interest. EoI will close on Friday 21st November at 5pm (GMT)
Total value (estimated)
5000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
6000000.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2028, 00:00AM to 01 April 2038, 00:59AM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 April 2043
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service
Identification register:
Address 1: 1 Seymour Street
Town/City: Lisburn
Postcode: BT27 4SX
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLBR-6377-MHGZ
NUTS code: UKN0E
Email: NIFRSProcurement@nifrs.org
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44611200 - Breathing apparatus
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2028, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
01 April 2038, 00:59AM
Extension end date (estimated)
01 April 2043, 00:59AM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Engagement
Engagement process description
PME is due to take place in Jan 2026
Due date
22 January 2026, 23:59PM
Has the engagement period already ended?
No
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 44611200 |
Breathing apparatus |
Tanks |
| 35000000 |
Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment |
Defence and security |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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There are no delivery locations for this notice.
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
| ID |
Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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