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

A Contract Award Notice
by DOJ FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Goods)
Duration
not specified
Value
£740K
Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
21 Feb 2023
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Northern Ireland:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

• 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.

Award Detail

1 [Redacted] (Witheld)
  • Contract - ID 4110597 DoJ FSNI - Provision of a Continuous Probability Software System for the Interpretation and Statistical Analysis of Forensic DNA Profiles
  • Reference: 005204-2023-1-1
  • Value: £739,688

Renewal Options

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

Award Criteria

AC1 Proposed Implementation Plan 24
AC2 Key Personnel Experience in the Development and Validation of Continuous Probability Software 24
AC3 Ongoing Support, Maintenance and Continued Development 16.5
AC4 Social Value Methodology 10.5
AC5 Total Contract Cost 25

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

  • Options are available.

Other Information

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