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title: "DOJ - FSNI - SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT OF A VACUUM METAL DEPOSITION CHAMBER"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e617"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND (FSNI)"
published: "2021-09-29"
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# DOJ - FSNI - SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT OF A VACUUM METAL DEPOSITION CHAMBER

Buyer: FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND (FSNI)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e617

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) for the title "DOJ - FSNI - SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT OF A VACUUM METAL DEPOSITION CHAMBER." This contract falls under the goods category, specifically relating to clinical forensics equipment and supplies. Located in Belfast, UK, the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a tender opportunity set to close at 3 PM on 22nd October 2021. The contract will involve purchasing one Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber, with a minimum commitment of five years and a potential extension of up to five additional years. The procurement method is a below-threshold tender as per the legal basis outlined in the CELEX scheme.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply, installation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in forensic technologies. Companies with experience in clinical forensics or those offering integrated solutions for installation and continued support of specialised forensic equipment would be well-suited to compete. The opportunity to form a long-term partnership with FSNI could lead to additional contracts and enhanced visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and maintenance of a new Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber for the Specialist Fingerprint Unit (SFU) within FSNI. It is anticipated that FSNI will purchase one (1) VMD Chamber during the first year of this contract. The contract will remain in place for a minimum initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for 1 further period of up to 5 years (up to a maximum of 10 years overall for maintenance and support of the VMD chamber. This is a below threshold tender.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

At time of publication of this Prior Information Notice, the tender opportunity is live on https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do The tender opportunity is due to close 3pm on 22nd October 2021, however you should check eTendersNI for up to date information. This is a below threshold tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024232-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND (FSNI) |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2021 at 15:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024232-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do
- https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/topics/forensic-science/forensic-science-northern-ireland

## Provenance

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