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title: "DoJ - FSNI - Provision of a Continuous Probability Software System for the Interpretation and Statistical Analysis of Forensic DNA Profiles"
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# DoJ - FSNI - Provision of a Continuous Probability Software System for the Interpretation and Statistical Analysis of Forensic DNA Profiles

Buyer: DOJ FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03493a

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## Summary

The Department of Justice Forensic Science Northern Ireland (DoJ FSNI) has completed the award process for the provision of a Continuous Probability Software System for the Interpretation and Statistical Analysis of Forensic DNA Profiles. The procurement category is goods, and the total contract value is £739,688. The contract was signed on February 15, 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender was cancelled. The contracting authority is DoJ FSNI located at 151 Belfast Road, Carrickfergus, UK. The procurement involved award criteria covering various quality aspects and total contract cost.

This procurement opportunity for the Continuous Probability Software System presents a chance for businesses specializing in software and information systems to engage with the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland. Companies experienced in the development and maintenance of software systems, particularly in forensic analysis, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract includes provisions for training, installation, maintenance, and support services. Businesses must comply with specific quality criteria and cost considerations to be considered for the award.

## Notice

The DNA unit within FSNI manages the throughput of all evidential samples taken from persons arrested by the police in connection with recordable offences, samples recovered from crime scenes and samples recovered from exhibits. FSNI wishes to appoint a Contractor for the Provision, Installation, Maintenance and Support of a Fully Continuous Probability Software System for the interpretation and statistical analysis of forensic DNA profiles. The services required include the provisioning and licensing for a fully continuous probability software COTS (Commercial off the Shelf) package, on-site installation (if required), training, maintenance and support. The key objectives and outcomes to be achieved are: * A system that generates a likelihood ratio by considering observations under two propositions; and * While considering biological parameters such as peak height ratios, mixture ratios and stutter percentages.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The DNA unit within FSNI manages the throughput of all evidential samples taken from persons arrested by the police in connection with recordable offences, samples recovered from crime scenes and samples recovered from exhibits. FSNI wishes to appoint a Contractor for the Provision, Installation, Maintenance and Support of a Fully Continuous Probability Software System for the interpretation and statistical analysis of forensic DNA profiles. The services required include the provisioning and licensing for a fully continuous probability software COTS (Commercial off the Shelf) package, on-site installation (if required), training, maintenance and support. The key objectives and outcomes to be achieved are: * A system that generates a likelihood ratio by considering observations under two propositions; and * While considering biological parameters such as peak height ratios, mixture ratios and stutter percentages. Additional information: The Contractor must comply with the specification in full.

Options: After the initial contract period, there are 2 options to extend for up to 5 years each each.

Renewal: The contract is anticipated to be renewed on expiry of the final contract period and prior to March 2038 (if the two options to extend are taken up).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005204-2023 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 12 months prior to expiry of this contract anticipated to be March 2037. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £739,688 |
| Lots value | £739,688 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £739,688 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOJ 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 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INFORMATION WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2023 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005204-2023
- 22 Jun 2022 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017045-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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