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Summary of the contracting process

The Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking suppliers for the supply and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits for clinical forensics equipment and supplies. This procurement process is currently in the active stage and is being managed using the Accelerated Open procedure. The contract is divided into three lots with varying values, offering business opportunities for companies specializing in post-mortem and mortuary equipment, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. The total estimated contract values for Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3 are £900,000, £3,250,000, and £1,750,000 respectively. The tender deadline for submissions is set for 19th September 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in forensic equipment and supplies to engage in a long-term contract with FSNI. The procurement process offers a 7-year initial contract period with additional options for extension, providing stability for suppliers. Companies with expertise in the specified industry categories and a capacity to comply with the accelerated procedure requirements are well-suited to participate in this tender process. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to contribute to vital forensic work in Northern Ireland and ensure compliance with public procurement regulations.

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Notice Title

ID 4384469 DoJ FSNI DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits

Notice Description

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Casework Extraction Kits - Kit A Enhanced DNA Extraction

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure.

Options: The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years. Therefore the maximum potential Contract period is 12 years.

Lot 1 Casework Extraction Kits - Kit B Complementary Purification

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure.

Options: The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years. Therefore the maximum potential Contract period is 12 years.

Lot 2 Profiling Kits - Subject / Direct Amplification Stream Samples - Proposed Kit 1

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure.

Options: The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years. Therefore the maximum potential Contract period is 12 years.

Lot 2 Profiling Kits - Subject / Direct Amplification Stream Samples - Proposed Kit 2

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure.

Options: The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years. Therefore the maximum potential Contract period is 12 years.

Lot 2 Profiling Kits - Subject / Direct Amplification Stream Samples - Proposed Kit 3

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure.

Options: The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years. Therefore the maximum potential Contract period is 12 years.

Lot 3 Profiling Kits - Case Work Stream Samples - Proposed Kit 1

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure.

Options: The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years. Therefore the maximum potential Contract period is 12 years.

Lot 3 Profiling Kits - Case Work Stream Samples - Proposed Kit 2

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure.

Options: The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years. Therefore the maximum potential Contract period is 12 years.

Lot 3 Profiling Kits - Case Work Stream Samples - Proposed Kit 3

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure.

Options: The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years. Therefore the maximum potential Contract period is 12 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0363db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020984-2023
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forensic Science Northern Ireland FSNI
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

Information withheld for security reasons

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