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ID 3758799 DOJ - FSNI - The Supply, Installation and Maintenance of an Automated Supported Liquid and Solid Phase Extraction System

Department of Justice

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Jan 2022 at 09:04

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Tender

20 Oct 2021 at 10:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Justice, based in Belfast, is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "ID 3758799 DOJ - FSNI - The Supply, Installation and Maintenance of an Automated Supported Liquid and Solid Phase Extraction System". This procurement falls under the clinical forensics equipment and supplies industry category, specifically for goods. The contract was initiated on 10th January 2022 and is currently at the award stage after successfully completing the tender process. The total contract value is approximately £185,000, and it aims to establish a minimum five-year agreement for the supply, installation, and maintenance of the extraction system, with an option to extend the period for up to an additional five years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the forensic science and laboratory equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in automated laboratory systems and maintenance services. Companies capable of supplying clinical forensics equipment and providing ongoing support and installation services would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, this contract may attract larger firms and those with expertise in handling sensitive forensic processes, enabling growth and ongoing partnership with the Department of Justice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 3758799 DOJ - FSNI - The Supply, Installation and Maintenance of an Automated Supported Liquid and Solid Phase Extraction System

Notice Description

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply, installation and maintenance of one new automated Supported Liquid and Solid Phase Extraction Systems for the extraction of body fluids primarily blood and urine, for the Analytical Services Team. FSNI intends to purchase this automated extraction system, in the 2021/22 financial year, (although this is subject to changing financial budgets), to run in tandem with the existing machines. It is anticipated that FSNI will purchase one (1) automated solid phase extraction system (The system) during the first year of the contact. It is anticipated that the life expectancy of The System will be 10 years. 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 System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply, installation and maintenance of one new automated Supported Liquid and Solid Phase Extraction Systems for the extraction of body fluids primarily blood and urine, for the Analytical Services Team. FSNI intends to purchase this automated extraction system, in the 2021/22 financial year, (although this is subject to changing financial budgets), to run in tandem with the existing machines. It is anticipated that FSNI will purchase one (1) automated solid phase extraction system (The system) during the first year of the contact. It is anticipated that the life expectancy of The System will be 10 years. 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 System.

Options: Option to extend for 1 further period of up to 5 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ede0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000583-2022
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

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
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Justice
Additional Buyers

Forensic Service NI

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Name withheld due to security issues.

Further Information

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