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FSNI Service Calibration, Repair and Consumables for Laser Equipment

FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND

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17 Apr 2025 at 13:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI), an agency within the Department of Justice, has awarded a contract titled "FSNI Service Calibration, Repair and Consumables for Laser Equipment" under the industry category of calibration services. The procurement process is being handled by the CPD - Supplies & Services Division. The contract involves the calibration, servicing, and repair of speed metering devices used by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). This direct award contract is set to run from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028, with the total gross value amounting to £2,124,000. A key milestone for the signature of the contract is scheduled for 1st May 2025. The project location is throughout Northern Ireland, with the buyer having its headquarters in Carrickfergus and the procuring entity in Belfast.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in calibration services, particularly those with expertise in handling laser equipment. It is particularly suited for large-scale suppliers with the technical competence and exclusive rights to perform these services, given that the equipment requires specialised handling as outlined under the direct award conditions. The contract also ensures a steady revenue stream over three years, providing a stable business growth opportunity. Companies capable of demonstrating high technical and professional competence would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FSNI Service Calibration, Repair and Consumables for Laser Equipment

Notice Description

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is an Agency within the Department of Justice, responsible for the provision of impartial scientific advice and support, to enhance the Criminal Justice System. FSNI has a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to manage the return of the PSNI's speed metering equipment to the manufacturer for repair and calibration. FSNI do not procure the handheld lasers as this activity is undertaken by the PSNI. This DAC will cover the costs associated with the repair and calibration of these hand held speed metering devices and relates only to the service calibration and repair by the manufacturer. This will be a 3 year DAC to enable the PSNI to test the market for alternative devices to the current solution. FSNI will use the length of this DAC to transfer responsibility for the calibration, servicing and repair of the devices to the PSNI. This will allow sufficient time for the PSNI to establish a new contract directly with the manufacturer, or test the market for a new hand held speed metering device to fully meet the needs of Roads Policing.

Procurement Information

Direct award conditions and permissible justifications are set out under Chapter 3 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act. There is justification for a direct award on the grounds set out under paragraph 5 of Schedule 5 where the following conditions are met in relation to the public contract-- (a) due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works The DAC can also rely on a derogation in this case to comply with Home Office Approval, the equipment can only be calibrated and repaired by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's appointed agent or a suitable qualified technician offering appropriate evidence of technical and professional competence. There is only one appointed agent for the calibration, service and repair of the PSNI's speed metering equipment in the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015960-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
general.enquiries@fsni.gov.uk, justice.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARRICKFERGUS
Postcode
BT38 8PL
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WITHHELD SECTION 94 SUPPLIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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