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title: "ID 5823353 - PSNI DAC 18/24 -CiFEx IBIS - Integrated Ballistic Identification System DAC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dee3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND"
published: "2025-03-26"
---

# ID 5823353 - PSNI DAC 18/24 -CiFEx IBIS - Integrated Ballistic Identification System DAC

Buyer: POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dee3

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## Summary

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of an Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS). The procurement process falls under the IT services category, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support. It concerns services crucial for maintaining PSNI's critical business functions and accreditation with the National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NABIS). The procurement method used was limited, specifically following an award procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons, ensuring continuity of service. Key dates include the award of one contract worth £769,651 on 26th March 2025 and another worth £800,000 on 13th February 2025, both to suppliers with details withheld for security reasons. The location for the service delivery is in Northern Ireland (UK), particularly Belfast, covering the region designated as UKN.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised IT services, particularly in integrated systems used for ballistics identification. Companies with expertise in software development, system integration, and sensitive data handling are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Participation in this procurement can help businesses establish a strong portfolio in the public safety sector and leverage their capabilities for future high-value contracts with law enforcement agencies. Due to the technical nature of the procurement, businesses with niche competencies and the ability to meet stringent requirements around technical compatibility and integration will find this opportunity conducive to growth and enhanced market presence.

## Notice

PSNI DAC 18/24 - CiFEx IBIS - Integrated Ballistic Identification System

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PSNI DAC 18/24 - CiFEx IBIS - Integrated Ballistic Identification System

### Procurement Information

To ensure continuity of service to the PSNI for their critical business functions, PSNI require a hardware refresh of their Integrated Ballistic Identification System. PSNI have relied on Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) to enable PSNI to maintain its integration and accreditation with NABIS that no other organisation can provide.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011412-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,569,651 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE SERVICE OF 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 | Merok |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | INFORMATION WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS; SENSITIVE INFORMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 17:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011412-2025
- 13 Feb 2025 at 17:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005020-2025

## Notice URLs

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

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