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ID 4628196 - DoJ - FSNI - Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Photographic Workstation (Incorporating UV and IR Capability)

FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND

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Award

16 Oct 2023 at 10:14

Tender

18 May 2023 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Justice - Forensic Science Northern Ireland is looking to establish a contract for the supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of a Photographic Workstation for the Specialist Fingerprint Unit (SFU). The contract, under the goods category, is valued at £250,000 and has a duration of 5 years with the possibility of extensions up to a maximum of 10 years. The procurement method is an open procedure, covered by the GPA, with a submission deadline on 19th June 2023 and bid validity until 17th September 2023.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies experienced in providing clinical forensics equipment and supplies. Businesses with expertise in installation services of laboratory equipment, detection and analysis apparatus, and evaluation instruments would be well-suited to compete. The Department of Justice - Forensic Science Northern Ireland is the buying organisation overseeing this tender, aiming to create fair competition and ensure successful contract performance through regular monitoring and compliance with procurement regulations.

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Notice Title

ID 4628196 - DoJ - FSNI - Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Photographic Workstation (Incorporating UV and IR Capability)

Notice Description

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply, delivery, installation and maintenance of a Photographic Workstation for the Specialist Fingerprint Unit (SFU) within FSNI. Please refer to the Specification for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply, delivery, installation and maintenance of a Photographic Workstation for the Specialist Fingerprint Unit (SFU) within FSNI. Please refer to the Specification for further information.

Options: The contract will remain in place for an initial period of five 5 years with the option to extend for two 2 further periods of two 2 years, followed by a final optional extension of one 1 year up to a maximum of 10 years overall for maintenance and support of the Photographic Workstation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cd6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030412-2023
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20232 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND
Additional Buyers

THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
justice.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
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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