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NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE TERM SERVICE CONTRACTS 2025 (RE-ISSUE)

Awarded to H J MARTIN LTD, Irwin ME Limited, J.F. H. DOWDS LTD +1 more

NI Fire and Rescue Service(buyer)

Published
Published 4 September 2024
Deadline
Closed 10 October 2024
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Overview

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service appointed four Economic Operators to framework agreements and term service contracts for building maintenance, planned and preventative maintenance, and minor works including mechanical, electrical, construction, civil engineering, roofing, joinery, and specialist services at NIFRS facilities. The awarded contractors—H J Martin Ltd, Irwin ME Limited, J.F. H. Dowds Ltd, and Lowry Building Civil Engineering Ltd—must provide 24/7 emergency response capabilities with multi-disciplinary resources over a two-year initial period (extendable by up to two additional one-year periods) for a total contract value of £19,391,642.96.

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Lots (5)

  • Lot 1 - Northern Area

    £4,000,000Won by Irwin ME Limited

  • Lot 2 - Southern Area

    £4,000,000Won by J.F. H. DOWDS LTD

  • Lot 3 - Minor Works

    £8,000,000Won by Irwin ME LimitedWon by J.F. H. DOWDS LTDWon by H J MARTIN LTDWon by LOWRY BUILDING CIVIL ENGINEERING LTD

  • Lot 4 - Northern Area Reserve

    £1Won by H J MARTIN LTD

  • Lot 5 - Southern Area Reserve

    £1Won by LOWRY BUILDING CIVIL ENGINEERING LTD

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£16,000,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
4 September 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Building construction workElectrical installation workMechanical engineering installation works

Award outcome

Awarded value
£19,391,643
Award date
20 February 2026
Contract period
— → 10 February 2028
Winners
  • H J MARTIN LTD
  • Irwin ME Limited
  • J.F. H. DOWDS LTD
  • LOWRY BUILDING CIVIL ENGINEERING LTD

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    4 March 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    4 September 2024

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