Official UK procurement notice
Medical and First Aid Items for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) [6235200]
Procurement agent: Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service·On behalf of: NI Fire and Rescue Service
What is being bought7 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionFor the Supply and Delivery of Medical and First Aid Items
on behalf of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS).
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 3 Jun 2030, 23:59 BST.
CPV: Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Bids received
- 9 bids on the busiest of 7 lots · 10 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 12 Aug 2026
Published description of the framework
Refer to Tender documents.
Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure
7 lots · all with a published valueLot #1Bandages and PlastersAwardedRenewalPublished value£500
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2Resuscitation and Oxygen TherapyAwardedRenewalPublished value£12,750
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #3Emergency TraumaAwardedRenewalPublished value£18,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #4Burn Relief and DressingsAwardedRenewalPublished value£17,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #5Spinal InjuryAwardedRenewalPublished value£25,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #6First Aid Devices and ConsumablesAwardedRenewalPublished value£42,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #7Consumables for Philips HeartStart FRx AEDAwardedRenewalPublished value£124,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “Medical and First Aid Items for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use the vehicle
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 3 Jun 2030
- First published
- 27 Nov 2025, 16:10 GMT
- Last source update
- 23 Sept 2026, 14:30 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 27 Jul 2026
- Authority reference
6235200- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-052146- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea79Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 3 Jul 2026, 15:30 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 26 Jun 2026, 15:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
27 Nov 2025 → 23 Sept 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published323 days ago27 Nov 2025, 16:10 GMT
- Market engagement279 days ago9 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
This is a Preliminary Market Engagement notice to seek engagement with the marketplace for Medical and First Aid Items. This notice is for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, on behalf of NIFRS, wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of requirements through the completion of a questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this Call for Tender (CfT): Ref 6281827. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed questionnaire NO LATER THAN 3.00PM on 9th January 2026. The requirement has been divided into lots, therefore, please complete the questionnaire for the lot(s) which you are interested in. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - etendersni.gov.uk ↗ and locate CfT Ref: 6281827. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.
- Tender notice published135 days ago3 Jun 2026, 09:35 BST
- Clarification questions by112 days ago26 Jun 2026, 15:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends105 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown3 Jul 2026, 15:30 BST
- Award decision expected by80 days ago27 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts65 days ago12 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent58 days ago19 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends43 days ago2 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published23 days ago23 Sept 2026, 14:30 BST
Notice history
10 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 27 Nov 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published27 Nov 2025, 16:10 GMTUK2
- Tender notice published3 Jun 2026, 09:35 BSTUK4
- Published value published: £239,2503 Jun 2026, 09:35 BST
- Status changed to active3 Jun 2026, 09:35 BST
- Procurement method changed3 Jun 2026, 09:35 BST
- Deadline published: 3 Jul 2026, 15:30 BST3 Jun 2026, 09:35 BST
- Contract award notice published21 Aug 2026, 09:18 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete21 Aug 2026, 09:18 BST
- Contract signature expected3 Sept 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published23 Sept 2026, 14:30 BSTUK7
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-11: 1 release · 27 Nov 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Bandages and Plasters1 award | |||
| Medisave UK LTD, Northumbrian Medical Supplies Ltd, RED ORANGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDSME, RedOrange International Limited, Reliance Medical LtdSME, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME +8 more4 Sept 2026 – 3 Sept 2028 · up to 3 Sept 2030Extensions: Any period(s) up to and including 24 months · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service | £54,047 | 22 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy1 award | |||
| Cardiotec MedicalSME, Medisave UK LTD, RED ORANGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDSME, RedOrange International Limited, Reliance Medical LtdSME, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac Services +9 more4 Sept 2026 – 3 Sept 2028 · up to 3 Sept 2030Extensions: For any period(s) up to and including 24 months · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service | £45,715 | 22 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Emergency Trauma1 award | |||
| Medisave UK LTD, Northumbrian Medical Supplies Ltd, RED ORANGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDSME, RedOrange International Limited, Reliance Medical LtdSME, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME +8 more4 Sept 2026 – 3 Sept 2028 · up to 3 Sept 2030Extensions: For any period(s) up to and including 24 months · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service | £5,908 | 22 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Burn Relief and Dressings1 award | |||
| Medisave UK LTD, Northumbrian Medical Supplies Ltd, RED ORANGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDSME, RedOrange International Limited, Reliance Medical LtdSME, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME +8 more4 Sept 2026 – 3 Sept 2028 · up to 3 Sept 2030Extensions: For any period(s) up to and including 24 months · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service | £37,615 | 22 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Spinal Injury1 award | |||
| Northumbrian Medical Supplies Ltd, RED ORANGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDSME, RedOrange International Limited, Reliance Medical Ltd, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac Services, SP Services (UK) LtdSME +6 more4 Sept 2026 – 3 Sept 2028 · up to 3 Sept 2030Extensions: For any period(s) up to and including 24 months · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service | £11,320 | 22 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 6 · First Aid Devices and Consumables1 award | |||
| AQUILANT MEDICAL ROI LIMITEDSME, Cardiotec MedicalSME, Medisave UK LTD, RED ORANGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDSME, Reliance Medical LtdSME, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME +10 more4 Sept 2026 – 3 Sept 2028 · up to 3 Sept 2030Extensions: For any period(s) up to and including 24 months · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service | £79,254 | 22 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 7 · Consumables for Philips HeartStart FRx AED1 award | |||
| Cardiotec MedicalSME, Medisave UK LTD, RED ORANGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDSME, RedOrange International Limited, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac Services, Safeguard Medical Technologies LtdSME +3 more4 Sept 2026 – 3 Sept 2028 · up to 3 Sept 2030Extensions: For any period(s) up to and including 24 months · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service | £134,660 | 22 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Bandages and Plasters · Medisave UK LTD, Northumbrian Medical Supplies Ltd, RED ORANGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDSME, RedOrange International Limited, Reliance Medical LtdSME, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME +8 more
- Signed
- 18 Sept 2026
- Value
- £54,047
- Period
- 18 Sept 2026 – 17 Sept 2028 · up to 17 Sept 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- All period(s) up to and including 24 months
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on service user requirements.
Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy · Cardiotec MedicalSME, Medisave UK LTD, RED ORANGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDSME, RedOrange International Limited, Reliance Medical LtdSME, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac Services +9 more
- Signed
- 18 Sept 2026
- Value
- £45,715
- Period
- 18 Sept 2026 – 17 Sept 2028 · up to 17 Sept 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Any period(s) up to and including 24 months.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on service user requirements.
Emergency Trauma · Medisave UK LTD, Northumbrian Medical Supplies Ltd, RED ORANGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDSME, RedOrange International Limited, Reliance Medical LtdSME, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME +8 more
- Signed
- 18 Sept 2026
- Value
- £5,908
- Period
- 18 Sept 2026 – 17 Sept 2028 · up to 17 Sept 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Any period(s) up to and including 24 months.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on service user requirements.
Burn Relief and Dressings · Medisave UK LTD, Northumbrian Medical Supplies Ltd, RED ORANGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDSME, RedOrange International Limited, Reliance Medical LtdSME, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME +8 more
- Signed
- 18 Sept 2026
- Value
- £37,615
- Period
- 18 Sept 2026 – 17 Sept 2028 · up to 17 Sept 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Any period(s) up to and including 24 months
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on service user requirements.
Spinal Injury · Northumbrian Medical Supplies Ltd, RED ORANGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDSME, RedOrange International Limited, Reliance Medical Ltd, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac Services, SP Services (UK) LtdSME +6 more
- Signed
- 18 Sept 2026
- Value
- £11,320
- Period
- 18 Sept 2026 – 17 Sept 2028 · up to 17 Sept 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Any period(s) up to and including 24 months
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on service user requirements.
First Aid Devices and Consumables · AQUILANT MEDICAL ROI LIMITEDSME, Cardiotec MedicalSME, Medisave UK LTD, RED ORANGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDSME, Reliance Medical LtdSME, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME +10 more
- Signed
- 18 Sept 2026
- Value
- £79,254
- Period
- 18 Sept 2026 – 17 Sept 2028 · up to 17 Sept 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Any period(s) up to and including 24 months
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on service user requirements.
Consumables for Philips HeartStart FRx AED · Cardiotec MedicalSME, Medisave UK LTD, RED ORANGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDSME, RedOrange International Limited, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac Services, Safeguard Medical Technologies LtdSME +3 more
- Signed
- 18 Sept 2026
- Value
- £134,660
- Period
- 18 Sept 2026 – 17 Sept 2028 · up to 17 Sept 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Any period(s) up to and including 24 months
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on service user requirements.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Bandages and Plasters | 7final-stage tenders | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy | 9final-stage tenders | 8 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Emergency Trauma | 7final-stage tenders | 6 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Burn Relief and Dressings | 7final-stage tenders | 6 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Spinal Injury | 6final-stage tenders | 5 | 0 | — |
| 6 · First Aid Devices and Consumables | 9final-stage tenders | 8 | 0 | — |
| 7 · Consumables for Philips HeartStart FRx AED | 5final-stage tenders | 4 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeClients of the procurement agent
- NI Fire and Rescue ServiceBeneficiary authority
- Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue ServiceProcuring entityNorthern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
Framework contractors & participating bidders
16 commercial parties on the notice- Aquilant Medical (ROI) LtdFramework contractor
- Cardiotec MedicalFramework contractor
- MEDISAVE (UK) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Medisave UK LtdFramework contractor
- NORTHUMBRIAN MEDICAL SUPPLIES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Northumbrian Medical Supplies LtdFramework contractor
- RED ORANGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDFramework contractor
- RELIANCE MEDICAL LTDFramework contractor
- RedOrange International LimitedFramework contractor
- Reliance Medical LtdFramework contractor
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- SAFEGUARD MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- SP SERVICES (UK) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- SP Services (UK) LtdFramework contractor
- Safeguard Medical Technologies LimitedFramework contractor
- UNIPHAR MEDTECH UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Uniphar Medtech UK Ltd. t/a Cardiac ServicesFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (16)
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