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title: "ID 5596417 - DoJ - FSNI - Supply, delivery, installation and support of a Benchtop X-Ray Diffraction System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e626"
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# ID 5596417 - DoJ - FSNI - Supply, delivery, installation and support of a Benchtop X-Ray Diffraction System

Buyer: FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e626

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Department of Justice, acting through Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI), has completed its tender for the supply, delivery, installation, and support of a Benchtop X-Ray Diffraction System. Classified under the industry category of 'X-ray devices,' this procurement is crucial for the identification of explosive samples, drug analysis, and their precursors. The procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, commenced with a tender stage and concluded with the awarding of the contract by 15 May 2025. The contract is set for a five-year term, with a potential five-year extension, and serves the UK region, specifically Northern Ireland (UKN). The total contract value is approximately £165,906.30 GBP.

This tender, aimed at advancing forensic capabilities in Northern Ireland, offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in clinical forensic equipment, laboratory installations, and precision apparatus. Companies with expertise in developing and supporting such systems, particularly SMEs, can benefit from this contract by positioning themselves as key suppliers of high-tech analytical devices. The procurement method allows electronic submission of bids, creating accessible opportunities for both local businesses and those from the EU and beyond. As the public sector continues to invest in advanced forensic technology, firms capable of providing quality system performance and effective contract management stand poised to expand their service offerings and establish lasting relationships with public entities.

## Notice

FSNI wish to establish a contract for the supply, installation and maintenance of a new Benchtop X-ray Diffraction System for the identification of explosive samples, their precursors and unknowns, as well as for use in drug analysis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

FSNI wish to establish a contract for the supply, installation and maintenance of a new Benchtop X-ray Diffraction System for the identification of explosive samples, their precursors and unknowns, as well as for use in drug analysis.

Options: The contract will remain in place for an initial period of five years with one optional extension of up to 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021682-2025 |
| 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £165,906 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 33111000 - X-ray devices
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021682-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006624-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/topics/forensic-science-northern-ireland

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