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P20524 - Provision of DNA Expert System

Forensic Science Northern Ireland

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by Forensic Science Northern Ireland, pertains to the provision of a DNA expert system under the tender title "P20524 - Provision of DNA Expert System". This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method applied is limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, and is currently in the contract modification stage. The initial contract was signed on 31 March 2015, with an active status and a contract duration of five years, which can be extended. The contract value is £276,377, and the services required include supply, delivery, installation, maintenance, and training for a Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) software package, located in Carrickfergus, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those with expertise in forensic applications or similar consulting services. Companies that can provide comprehensive support packages, including installation, training, and ongoing maintenance, will be well-positioned to compete. The modification of the existing contract under Regulation 72(1)(b) indicates a need for continuity and highlights the potential for providers to engage in this critical sector, ensuring reliability and compatibility with existing systems during the transition period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P20524 - Provision of DNA Expert System

Notice Description

Forensic Science Northern Ireland is placing this voluntary transparency notice to alert economic operators of its intention to modify the Provision of DNA Expert System contract in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This transparency notice does not place any obligation on the Authority to enter into this modification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

FSNI require a Contractor for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of an "Expert" Assistance Software package for Forensic DNA Analysis. The services required include the provisioning and licensing for an expert software COTS (Commercial off the Shelf) package, on-site installation, training, maintenance and support for an initial contract period of 5 years.

Options: This contract commenced on 31 March 2015 for 5 years. Option for 1 year rolling extension for support, maintenance, upgrades / enhancements.

Procurement Information

To ensure continuity of service to FSNI for their critical business functions whilst the requirement is retendered, it is permissible to rely on regulation 72(1)(b) - additional works, services or supplies "have become necessary" and were not included in the initial procurement and a change of supplier would not be practicable (for economic, technical or interoperability reasons) and would involve substantial inconvenience/duplication of costs. The total value of this modification is PS24,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ff55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032198-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£276,377 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 201511 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forensic Science Northern Ireland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARRICKFERGUS
Postcode
BT38 8PL
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)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Electoral Ward
Greenisland
Westminster Constituency
East Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Further Information

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