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03 Jan 2024 at 12:34

Tender

18 Aug 2023 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply, delivery, and maintenance of forensic laser systems. The procurement process is currently in the active stage of a tender. FSNI's requirements have been split into three lots for blue, green, and yellow laser systems, including associated consumables. The initial contract period is two years, with optional extensions up to a maximum of 10 years. The contract has been awarded for all three lots to a supplier withheld for security reasons.

This public procurement opportunity in the goods category provides a chance for businesses experienced in supplying forensic equipment to compete. The contract method is an open procedure, and interested businesses must adhere to the bid validity period ending on December 17, 2023. With a focus on clinical forensics equipment and supplies, this contract by FSNI creates a potential for businesses to grow through a long-term supply and maintenance commitment for essential forensic equipment.

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Notice Title

ID 4893840 - FSNI - Supply, Delivery and Maintenance of Forensic Laser Systems

Notice Description

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) are seeking to establish a contract for the supply of six (6) forensic laser systems (each operating over 3 specific wavelengths) for use within FSNI's Evidence Recovery Unit (ERU) along with associated consumables. FSNI's requirements for laser systems vary greatly, therefore for the purposes of this contract, the requirements have been split into Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supply and Maintenance of Blue Laser Systems Lot 2 - Supply and Maintenance of Green Laser Systems Lot 3 - Supply and Maintenance of Yellow Laser Systems Each lot will also include the associated consumables such as safety goggles, camera filters etc. It is anticipated that FSNI will initially purchase 2 x blue laser systems, 2 x green laser systems and 2 x yellow laser systems during the first year of this contract. The contract will remain in place for an initial period of two (2) years, followed by two optional extension periods of three (3) years and five (5) years respectively (up to a maximum of 10 years overall).

Lot Information

Supply and Maintenance of Blue Laser Systems

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) are seeking to establish a contract for the supply of six (6) forensic laser systems (each operating over 3 specific wavelengths) for use within FSNI's Evidence Recovery Unit (ERU) along with associated consumables. FSNI's requirements for laser systems vary greatly, therefore for the purposes of this contract, the requirements have been split into Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supply and Maintenance of Blue Laser Systems Lot 2 - Supply and Maintenance of Green Laser Systems Lot 3 - Supply and Maintenance of Yellow Laser Systems Each lot will also include the associated consumables such as safety goggles, camera filters etc. It is anticipated that FSNI will initially purchase 2 x blue laser systems, 2 x green laser systems and 2 x yellow laser systems during the first year of this contract. The contract will remain in place for an initial period of two (2) years, followed by two optional extension periods of three (3) years and five (5) years respectively (up to a maximum of 10 years overall).

Options: The contract will remain in place for an initial period of two 2 years, followed by two optional extension periods of three 3 years and five 5 years respectively up to a maximum of 10 years overall.

Supply and Maintenance of Green Laser Systems

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) are seeking to establish a contract for the supply of six (6) forensic laser systems (each operating over 3 specific wavelengths) for use within FSNI's Evidence Recovery Unit (ERU) along with associated consumables. FSNI's requirements for laser systems vary greatly, therefore for the purposes of this contract, the requirements have been split into Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supply and Maintenance of Blue Laser Systems Lot 2 - Supply and Maintenance of Green Laser Systems Lot 3 - Supply and Maintenance of Yellow Laser Systems Each lot will also include the associated consumables such as safety goggles, camera filters etc. It is anticipated that FSNI will initially purchase 2 x blue laser systems, 2 x green laser systems and 2 x yellow laser systems during the first year of this contract. The contract will remain in place for an initial period of two (2) years, followed by two optional extension periods of three (3) years and five (5) years respectively (up to a maximum of 10 years overall).

Options: The contract will remain in place for an initial period of two 2 years, followed by two optional extension periods of three 3 years and five 5 years respectively up to a maximum of 10 years overall.

Supply and Maintenance of Yellow Laser Systems

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) are seeking to establish a contract for the supply of six (6) forensic laser systems (each operating over 3 specific wavelengths) for use within FSNI's Evidence Recovery Unit (ERU) along with associated consumables. FSNI's requirements for laser systems vary greatly, therefore for the purposes of this contract, the requirements have been split into Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supply and Maintenance of Blue Laser Systems Lot 2 - Supply and Maintenance of Green Laser Systems Lot 3 - Supply and Maintenance of Yellow Laser Systems Each lot will also include the associated consumables such as safety goggles, camera filters etc. It is anticipated that FSNI will initially purchase 2 x blue laser systems, 2 x green laser systems and 2 x yellow laser systems during the first year of this contract. The contract will remain in place for an initial period of two (2) years, followed by two optional extension periods of three (3) years and five (5) years respectively (up to a maximum of 10 years overall).

Options: The contract will remain in place for an initial period of two 2 years, followed by two optional extension periods of three 3 years and five 5 years respectively up to a maximum of 10 years overall.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f545
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000118-2024
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

38636100 - Lasers

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20242 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
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

Withheld for Security Reasons

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