ID 5596417 - DoJ - FSNI - Supply, delivery, installation and support of a Benchtop X-Ray Diffraction System

A Contract Award Notice
by FORENSIC SCIENCE NORTHERN IRELAND

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Goods)
Duration
not specified
Value
£166K
Sector
HEALTH
Published
15 May 2025
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Northern Ireland:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

Description

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.

Award Detail

1 [Redacted] (None)
  • Contract
  • Reference: 021682-2025-1-1
  • Value: £165,906

Renewal Options

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

Award Criteria

AC1 - System Performance 30
AC2 - System Delivery and Installation 15
AC3 - Contract Management and Reactive Repairs Strategy 15
AC4 - Total Contract Price 40

CPV 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

Indicators

  • Options are available.

Other Information

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