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# DOF FIRE CONSULTANT SERVICES FRAMEWORK 2026

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dof-fire-consultant-services-framework-2026-ocds-h6vhtk-0612cc). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Department of Finance (Northern Ireland): "DOF FIRE CONSULTANT SERVICES FRAMEWORK 2026". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £1,025,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 6 Mar 2026, 15:00 GMT. Published submission portal: etendersni.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Department of Finance (Northern Ireland)](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/department-of-finance-northern-ireland-gov-ot1177)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £1,025,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 6 March 2026 at 15:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services, Fire-prevention services
- **Delivery Location:** UKN0
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dof-fire-consultant-services-framework-2026-ocds-h6vhtk-0612cc#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0612cc`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dof-fire-consultant-services-framework-2026-ocds-h6vhtk-0612cc#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [etendersni.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fetendersni.gov.uk%2Fepps%2Fcft%2FprepareViewCfTWS.do%3FresourceId%3D6370823)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dof-fire-consultant-services-framework-2026-ocds-h6vhtk-0612cc#participate

## Description
Tenders are invited for the appointment of 1no. Supplier to each Lot (2no.) of a Framework to provide the following Services; Lot 1 Fire Risk Assessments, Lot 2  Fire Consultant Services
This Framework is not a guarantee of any future workload, outside of that outlined within the Scope, but demonstrates an intention to utilise the appointed Supplier to provide services where appropriate.
The successful Supplier appointed to each Lot should be suitably qualified and experienced to work in partnership with the Authority and each Client to deliver a high-quality and comply with all Law, Statutory Requirements and Relevant / British European / International Standards.
Suppliers will be required to make all information available from each Work Order let under this Framework, for reporting and/or benchmarking opportunities.
Lot 1 is for the appointment of 1no. Supplier for the provision of a service for Fire Risk Assessments on behalf of DoF Property Services Division - Fire Safety Section (PSD FSS). The service shall include the preparation of Fire Risk Assessments Reports for buildings within the Northern Ireland central government office estate and other public sector bodies, as required by the Client Group. 
DoF PSD Fire Safety Section (PSD FSS) will manage the operation of this Framework as the Client’s Representative on behalf of Client Group. PSD FSS will monitor the performance of the Supplier and work with them to drive forward best practice, leading to continuous improvement in delivered Fire Risk Assessments.
 Lot 2 is for the appointment of 1no. Supplier for the provision of a Consultant service to both; provide a fire safety design review and verification service to externally procured Integrated Consultant Team (ICT) and Integrated Supply Teams (IST) fire design and fire engineered strategies, to ensure code compliant building designs that meet all NICS, Client, and legal requirements (Consultancy Services) and to provide a fire safety design and advisory service to internal CPD design teams (Design Services)

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: LOT 1 FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71317100, 75251110
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £800,000
- **Description:** This Framework Lot 1 is for the appointment of 1no. Supplier for the provision of a
service for Fire Risk Assessments on behalf of DoF Property Services Division - Fire
Safety Section (PSD FSS). The service shall include the preparation of Fire Risk
...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2030

### Lot 2: LOT 2 – FIRE CONSULTANT SERVICES
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71317100, 75251110
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £225,000
- **Description:** This Framework Lot 2 is for the appointment of 1no. Supplier for the provision of a
service to both; provide a fire safety design review and verification service to externally
procured Integrated Consultant Team (ICT) / Integrated Supply Teams (IST) ...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2030

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F008385-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-03-02T07:07:56.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T19:53:18.220Z
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