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DOJ FSNI - Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Dual Headspace GC/FID Instrument for the Analysis of Ethanol in Body Fluids

DOJ FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND

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01 Mar 2022 at 14:04

Tender

13 Sep 2021 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the DoJ Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) seeking bids for the supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of a Dual Headspace GC/FID instrument aimed at analysing ethanol in body fluids. This project falls under the laboratory and precision equipment category and has a total estimated contract value of £300,000. The initial contract period is set for two years, with options for two extensions of eight and five years, respectively. The tender period ended on 25th October 2021, with bids being opened on the same date, following an open procurement method.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in forensic science equipment and services, particularly those with expertise in laboratory analysis and technical installation. Companies that can ensure high performance and reliability within forensic settings will be well-positioned to compete. As the contract requires ongoing maintenance and support, businesses providing comprehensive service packages or innovative solutions in laboratory technology would also find this tender appealing for growth and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DOJ FSNI - Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Dual Headspace GC/FID Instrument for the Analysis of Ethanol in Body Fluids

Notice Description

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply and delivery, installation and maintenance of of a Dual Headspace GC/FID instrument for the analysis of ethanol in body fluids for both routine casework and method development/instrument validation work. FSNI's primary purpose is the provision of effective scientific advice to support the delivery of justice. FSNI's Analytical Services Team (AST) provides analysis of body fluids from both the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the State Pathologists Department for the presence of ethanol. FSNI currently uses one Dual Headspace GCFID instrument for the workflows described above and are wishing to replace their existing capacity through the procurement of this instrument.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply and delivery, installation and maintenance of of a Dual Headspace GC/FID instrument for the analysis of ethanol in body fluids for both routine casework and method development/instrument validation work. FSNI's primary purpose is the provision of effective scientific advice to support the delivery of justice. FSNI's Analytical Services Team (AST) provides analysis of body fluids from both the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the State Pathologists Department for the presence of ethanol. FSNI currently uses one Dual Headspace GCFID instrument for the workflows described above and are wishing to replace their existing capacity through the procurement of this instrument.

Options: Initial period of 2 years, with 2 options to extend, for:- i 8 years ii 5 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e00c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005574-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOJ FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
justice.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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