--- title: "ID 4384469 DoJ FSNI DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0363db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0363db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0363db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0363db.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND FSNI" published: "2023-07-20" --- # ID 4384469 DoJ FSNI DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits Buyer: FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND FSNI Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0363db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0363db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0363db.json) ## Summary The Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking suppliers for the supply and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits for clinical forensics equipment and supplies. This procurement process is currently in the active stage and is being managed using the Accelerated Open procedure. The contract is divided into three lots with varying values, offering business opportunities for companies specializing in post-mortem and mortuary equipment, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. The total estimated contract values for Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3 are £900,000, £3,250,000, and £1,750,000 respectively. The tender deadline for submissions is set for 19th September 2022. This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in forensic equipment and supplies to engage in a long-term contract with FSNI. The procurement process offers a 7-year initial contract period with additional options for extension, providing stability for suppliers. Companies with expertise in the specified industry categories and a capacity to comply with the accelerated procedure requirements are well-suited to participate in this tender process. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to contribute to vital forensic work in Northern Ireland and ensure compliance with public procurement regulations. ## Notice Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Casework Extraction Kits - Kit A Enhanced DNA Extraction Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure. Options: The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years. Therefore the maximum potential Contract period is 12 years. Lot 1 Casework Extraction Kits - Kit B Complementary Purification Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure. Options: The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years. Therefore the maximum potential Contract period is 12 years. Lot 2 Profiling Kits - Subject / Direct Amplification Stream Samples - Proposed Kit 1 Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure. Options: The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years. Therefore the maximum potential Contract period is 12 years. Lot 2 Profiling Kits - Subject / Direct Amplification Stream Samples - Proposed Kit 2 Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure. Options: The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years. Therefore the maximum potential Contract period is 12 years. Lot 2 Profiling Kits - Subject / Direct Amplification Stream Samples - Proposed Kit 3 Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure. Options: The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years. Therefore the maximum potential Contract period is 12 years. Lot 3 Profiling Kits - Case Work Stream Samples - Proposed Kit 1 Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure. Options: The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years. Therefore the maximum potential Contract period is 12 years. Lot 3 Profiling Kits - Case Work Stream Samples - Proposed Kit 2 Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure. Options: The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years. Therefore the maximum potential Contract period is 12 years. Lot 3 Profiling Kits - Case Work Stream Samples - Proposed Kit 3 Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply, and delivery of DNA Extraction and Profiling Kits that are approved by the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS) Strategy Board for upload to the UK National DNA Database. The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend (for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years). If tendering for Lot 1 (Casework Extraction Kits), two kits must be provided (kits A and B). If tendering for Lots 2 and 3 (profiling kits), one kit can be proposed up to a maximum of 3 kits per Lot. This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, due to the urgency and nature of the kits, will be carried out using the Accelerated Open procedure. Options: The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 7 years, with two options to extend for any period up to and including 3 years then 2 years. Therefore the maximum potential Contract period is 12 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020984-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,900,000 | | Lots value | £5,900,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £5,900,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND FSNI | | Locality | CARRICKFERGUS | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT38 8PL | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INFORMATION WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies - 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies ## Release History - 20 Jul 2023 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020984-2023 - 11 Nov 2022 at 11:29 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031978-2022 - 30 Aug 2022 at 07:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024098-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement - https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/topics/forensic-science/forensic-science-northern-ireland ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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