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ID 5823353 - PSNI DAC 18/24 -CiFEx IBIS - Integrated Ballistic Identification System DAC

POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2025 at 17:38

Award

13 Feb 2025 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of an Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS). The procurement process falls under the IT services category, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support. It concerns services crucial for maintaining PSNI's critical business functions and accreditation with the National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NABIS). The procurement method used was limited, specifically following an award procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons, ensuring continuity of service. Key dates include the award of one contract worth £769,651 on 26th March 2025 and another worth £800,000 on 13th February 2025, both to suppliers with details withheld for security reasons. The location for the service delivery is in Northern Ireland (UK), particularly Belfast, covering the region designated as UKN.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised IT services, particularly in integrated systems used for ballistics identification. Companies with expertise in software development, system integration, and sensitive data handling are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Participation in this procurement can help businesses establish a strong portfolio in the public safety sector and leverage their capabilities for future high-value contracts with law enforcement agencies. Due to the technical nature of the procurement, businesses with niche competencies and the ability to meet stringent requirements around technical compatibility and integration will find this opportunity conducive to growth and enhanced market presence.

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Notice Title

ID 5823353 - PSNI DAC 18/24 -CiFEx IBIS - Integrated Ballistic Identification System DAC

Notice Description

PSNI DAC 18/24 - CiFEx IBIS - Integrated Ballistic Identification System

Lot Information

Lot 1

PSNI DAC 18/24 - CiFEx IBIS - Integrated Ballistic Identification System

Procurement Information

To ensure continuity of service to the PSNI for their critical business functions, PSNI require a hardware refresh of their Integrated Ballistic Identification System. PSNI have relied on Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) to enable PSNI to maintain its integration and accreditation with NABIS that no other organisation can provide.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dee3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011412-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,569,651 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 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
POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.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
Merok
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

INFORMATION WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS

SENSITIVE INFORMATION

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