Scope
Reference
DAC3496-345
Description
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) currently use Crash Recovery System, with the licencing period expiring on 9th April 2026. As this is a vital software application, the previous business case outlines the need to renew cover for the period beginning 10th April 2026, for a two year period, to 9th April 2028, with possible extension for 2 x 1 years??
The Crash Recovery System gives the first responder access to an extensive database containing all vehicles, buses and trucks equipped with at least one airbag (EU). This safety critical information assists with the extraction of persons from vehicles quickly and safely and provides vital information in the event of a vehicle fire. The latest technology has been added (hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, hydrogen vehicles, the latest airbag technology and steel reinforcement types).
NIFRS has used the Crash Recovery System (CRS) since February 2010 when 3tc MODAS Professional (Mobile Data System) was procured. Crash Recovery Licencing enables the display of vehicle information on each fire appliance via Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs).
Contract 1. Crash Recovery System Licences
Supplier
Contract value
- £192,250 excluding VAT
- £192,250 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
23 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 April 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 April 2026 to 9 April 2028
- Possible extension to 9 April 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further 12 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Bliksund The Netherlands B.V.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHGW-5531-GPMT
Adam Smithweg 6
Zwaag
1689ZW
Netherlands
Email: post@bliksund.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Crash Recovery System Licences
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLBR-6377-MHGZ
1 Seymour Street
Lisburn
BT27 4SX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Dawn Bradley
Email: NIFRSProcurement@nifrs.org
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland