Planning

DOJ - FSNI - SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT OF A VACUUM METAL DEPOSITION CHAMBER

FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND (FSNI)

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Planning

29 Sep 2021 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) for the title "DOJ - FSNI - SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT OF A VACUUM METAL DEPOSITION CHAMBER." This contract falls under the goods category, specifically relating to clinical forensics equipment and supplies. Located in Belfast, UK, the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a tender opportunity set to close at 3 PM on 22nd October 2021. The contract will involve purchasing one Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber, with a minimum commitment of five years and a potential extension of up to five additional years. The procurement method is a below-threshold tender as per the legal basis outlined in the CELEX scheme.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply, installation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in forensic technologies. Companies with experience in clinical forensics or those offering integrated solutions for installation and continued support of specialised forensic equipment would be well-suited to compete. The opportunity to form a long-term partnership with FSNI could lead to additional contracts and enhanced visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DOJ - FSNI - SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT OF A VACUUM METAL DEPOSITION CHAMBER

Notice Description

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and maintenance of a new Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber for the Specialist Fingerprint Unit (SFU) within FSNI. It is anticipated that FSNI will purchase one (1) VMD Chamber during the first year of this contract. The contract will remain in place for a minimum initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for 1 further period of up to 5 years (up to a maximum of 10 years overall for maintenance and support of the VMD chamber. This is a below threshold tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

At time of publication of this Prior Information Notice, the tender opportunity is live on https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do The tender opportunity is due to close 3pm on 22nd October 2021, however you should check eTendersNI for up to date information. This is a below threshold tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e617
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024232-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND (FSNI)
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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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