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DoJ FSNI Y-Str Profiling Kits for Use Within the Biology/DNA Workstreams

Forensic Science Northern Ireland

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27 Apr 2022 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process revolves around a contract awarded by Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) for the supply of Y-STR Profiling Kits, essential for biological and DNA workstreams. The contract, identified as DAC 35/22, is part of the goods category, with an estimated value of £200,000. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting the technical constraints that necessitated this approach. The contract was signed on 6 April 2022, after being duly processed within the framework of the UK public procurement regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the clinical forensics equipment sector, particularly those experienced in providing specialised supplies for forensic analysis. Given the nature of the contract, companies already engaged in Y-STR analysis and those with the capability to deliver compliant and high-quality forensic products could find themselves well-positioned to participate in future tenders. The streamlined approach taken by FSNI reflects an ongoing need for reliable suppliers who can seamlessly integrate with existing forensic systems and contribute to advancing forensic science in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DoJ FSNI Y-Str Profiling Kits for Use Within the Biology/DNA Workstreams

Notice Description

Y-STR analysis has become well established in Forensic casework in the UK and Ireland, including all laboratories within the Association of Forensic Science Providers, of which FSNI is a member. To this end, FSNI have decided to launch a local Y-STR service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Y-STR analysis has become well established in Forensic casework in the UK and Ireland, including all laboratories within the Association of Forensic Science Providers, of which FSNI is a member. To this end, FSNI have decided to launch a local Y-STR service.

Procurement Information

This application fulfils the general grounds 2b (ii): 'competition is absent for technical reasons', as not awarding the contract directly to [WITHHELD] will result in: 1. FSNI losing the wealth of experience already built by the other main FSPs who use this technique routinely in case-work. If FSNI were to employ the alternative [WITHHELD] kit, FSNI would need to build this experience locally over time, therefore reducing the immediate and ongoing effectiveness to the Northern Ireland CJS. 2. FSNI having a reduced input to, and benefit from, joint research projects involving the other main FSPs on Y-STR analysis and interpretation will be extremely limited. Projects of this kind are very useful for providing supporting data to the evidence presented in Court. 3. Discriminatory power of FSNI database searches being reduced on the forthcoming FINDS (Home Office) database as the alternative [WITHHELD] system will not be fully compatible with this database. 4. Using [WITHHELD] there would be no reduction in the statistical power when calculations to estimate the occurrence of a profile in the general population are carried out using the forthcoming 10,000 sample survey from FINDS. For the [WITHHELD] system which will not be fully compatible with this database there will be a reduction. 5. Modifications will be required to the forthcoming FINDS (Home Office) database to allow Y-STR profiles obtained from the [WITHHELD] system to be loaded. This will have additional costs and time constraints associated with it. This application also fulfils the general grounds (iii): 'the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights', as [WITHHELD] is the sole supplier of the [WITHHELD] kit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0330c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010789-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 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

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
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

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Further Information

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