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DoJ - FSNI - Provision of a Continuous Probability Software System for the Interpretation and Statistical Analysis of Forensic DNA Profiles

DoJ Forensic Science Northern Ireland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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21 Feb 2023 at 15:29

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Tender

22 Jun 2022 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Justice Forensic Science Northern Ireland (DoJ FSNI) has completed the award process for the provision of a Continuous Probability Software System for the Interpretation and Statistical Analysis of Forensic DNA Profiles. The procurement category is goods, and the total contract value is £739,688. The contract was signed on February 15, 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender was cancelled. The contracting authority is DoJ FSNI located at 151 Belfast Road, Carrickfergus, UK. The procurement involved award criteria covering various quality aspects and total contract cost.

This procurement opportunity for the Continuous Probability Software System presents a chance for businesses specializing in software and information systems to engage with the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland. Companies experienced in the development and maintenance of software systems, particularly in forensic analysis, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract includes provisions for training, installation, maintenance, and support services. Businesses must comply with specific quality criteria and cost considerations to be considered for the award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DoJ - FSNI - Provision of a Continuous Probability Software System for the Interpretation and Statistical Analysis of Forensic DNA Profiles

Notice Description

The DNA unit within FSNI manages the throughput of all evidential samples taken from persons arrested by the police in connection with recordable offences, samples recovered from crime scenes and samples recovered from exhibits. FSNI wishes to appoint a Contractor for the Provision, Installation, Maintenance and Support of a Fully Continuous Probability Software System for the interpretation and statistical analysis of forensic DNA profiles. The services required include the provisioning and licensing for a fully continuous probability software COTS (Commercial off the Shelf) package, on-site installation (if required), training, maintenance and support. The key objectives and outcomes to be achieved are: * A system that generates a likelihood ratio by considering observations under two propositions; and * While considering biological parameters such as peak height ratios, mixture ratios and stutter percentages.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The DNA unit within FSNI manages the throughput of all evidential samples taken from persons arrested by the police in connection with recordable offences, samples recovered from crime scenes and samples recovered from exhibits. FSNI wishes to appoint a Contractor for the Provision, Installation, Maintenance and Support of a Fully Continuous Probability Software System for the interpretation and statistical analysis of forensic DNA profiles. The services required include the provisioning and licensing for a fully continuous probability software COTS (Commercial off the Shelf) package, on-site installation (if required), training, maintenance and support. The key objectives and outcomes to be achieved are: * A system that generates a likelihood ratio by considering observations under two propositions; and * While considering biological parameters such as peak height ratios, mixture ratios and stutter percentages. Additional information: The Contractor must comply with the specification in full.

Options: After the initial contract period, there are 2 options to extend for up to 5 years each each.

Renewal: The contract is anticipated to be renewed on expiry of the final contract period and prior to March 2038 (if the two options to extend are taken up).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03493a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005204-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£739,688 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£739,688 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£739,688 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
12 months prior to expiry of this contract anticipated to be March 2037.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DoJ 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
TLN0 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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