---
title: "DoJ DAC 13/24 FSNI - NI DNA Administration System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0492c8"
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buyer: "FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND"
published: "2024-08-21"
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# DoJ DAC 13/24 FSNI - NI DNA Administration System

Buyer: FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0492c8

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## Summary

The Department of Justice (DoJ) through Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) has completed the procurement process for the "NI DNA Administration System". Under this Direct Award Contract, FSNI will oversee the DNA management system integral to the NI DNA Intelligence Database, which supports DNA profiling services on behalf of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and covers regions within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 21st August 2024. The method utilised was a limited, negotiated process without the publication of a contract notice due to specific technical and intellectual property requirements, ensuring the unique needs of FSNI were met.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly suited for niche IT service providers with expertise in DNA profiling systems, bespoke software development, and ongoing maintenance services. The specialised nature of the contract suggests an absence of competition due to technical constraints, making it ideal for established businesses with proven capabilities in managing and maintaining complex, proprietary DNA databases. Companies seeking to integrate into public service applications, especially those providing high-security technology solutions, will find such tenders beneficial for long-term collaboration and service enhancement.

## Notice

This Direct Award Contract is to cover the DNA management system of which the NI DNA Intelligence Database is a component part. It is managed and operated by FSNI and Agency of the Department of Justice, on behalf of the PSNI. It is a bespoke and key component of FSNIs DNA profiling service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Direct Award Contract is to cover the DNA management system of which the NI DNA Intelligence Database is a component part. It is managed and operated by FSNI and Agency of the Department of Justice, on behalf of the PSNI. It is a bespoke and key component of FSNIs DNA profiling service.

### Procurement Information

This contract is awarded in accordance with the following derogations under the regulations: I. Where competition is absent for technical reasons (regulation 32(2)(b)(ii); II. For reasons connected with the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights (reg32(2)(b) iii) but only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. The Supplier has a developed position on IPR specific to the client and are the sole provider until a replacement system can be procured. The DAC will allow for ongoing maintenance, service development and ensure ongoing availability and functionality.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026751-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £465,000 |

## 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026751-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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