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title: "P20524 - Provision of DNA Expert System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ff55"
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# P20524 - Provision of DNA Expert System

Buyer: FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ff55

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by Forensic Science Northern Ireland, pertains to the provision of a DNA expert system under the tender title "P20524 - Provision of DNA Expert System". This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method applied is limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, and is currently in the contract modification stage. The initial contract was signed on 31 March 2015, with an active status and a contract duration of five years, which can be extended. The contract value is £276,377, and the services required include supply, delivery, installation, maintenance, and training for a Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) software package, located in Carrickfergus, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those with expertise in forensic applications or similar consulting services. Companies that can provide comprehensive support packages, including installation, training, and ongoing maintenance, will be well-positioned to compete. The modification of the existing contract under Regulation 72(1)(b) indicates a need for continuity and highlights the potential for providers to engage in this critical sector, ensuring reliability and compatibility with existing systems during the transition period.

## Notice

Forensic Science Northern Ireland is placing this voluntary transparency notice to alert economic operators of its intention to modify the Provision of DNA Expert System contract in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This transparency notice does not place any obligation on the Authority to enter into this modification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

FSNI require a Contractor for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of an "Expert" Assistance Software package for Forensic DNA Analysis. The services required include the provisioning and licensing for an expert software COTS (Commercial off the Shelf) package, on-site installation, training, maintenance and support for an initial contract period of 5 years.

Options: This contract commenced on 31 March 2015 for 5 years. Option for 1 year rolling extension for support, maintenance, upgrades / enhancements.

### Procurement Information

To ensure continuity of service to FSNI for their critical business functions whilst the requirement is retendered, it is permissible to rely on regulation 72(1)(b) - additional works, services or supplies "have become necessary" and were not included in the initial procurement and a change of supplier would not be practicable (for economic, technical or interoperability reasons) and would involve substantial inconvenience/duplication of costs. The total value of this modification is PS24,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032198-2021 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £276,377 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | CARRICKFERGUS |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT38 8PL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0F Mid and East Antrim |
| Local authority | Mid and East Antrim |
| Electoral ward | Greenisland |
| Westminster constituency | East Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SENSITIVE INFORMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2021 at 12:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032198-2021
- 9 Dec 2021 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030686-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.finance-ni.gov.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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