✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 12 Oct 2026, 17:06.
Opportunity overview
Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) (the Buyer) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of new Thermocyclers. The contract is for an initial period of five years, followed by an optional extension period of five years. The extension will be to cover ongoing servicing and maintenance. Suppliers should refer to the Specification for full detail of the requirement.
Classification
CPV38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
6676734
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) opportunity on eTendersNI, website details immediately below.
Paper submissions will not be accepted or considered and will be rejected by the Contracting Authority / Buyer.
The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: URL https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The competitive flexible procurement process comprises of up to five stages and suppliers must pass each stage to remain in the competition. At Stage 1, suppliers will be assessed against the Conditions of Participation criteria. At Stages 2 and 3, suppliers will be assessed against the Minimum Functional Requirements. At Stage 4, suppliers will be assessed against Qualitative and Quantitative Criteria. The final stage, Stage 5, will comprise of a due diligence exercise with the first ranked supplier only. Suppliers should refer to the Instructions to Tender (ITT) document for detailed information on the procurement procedure.
Covered By
GPA
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Tender Period
Ends
11 Nov 2026, 23:59
Enquiry period
Ends
30 Oct 2026, 17:00
Expected award period
Ends
23 Dec 2026, 23:59
Contract terms
Financial Terms
For further details on invoicing procedures please see : https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar ticles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice
Contract Value
The estimated value figure indicated in the Scope Section represents an overall estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into account the application of indexation or increases to charges due to increases in the Real Living Wage. Neither CPD nor the contracting Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Suppliers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Supplier in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding contract shall arise (and a Supplier shall have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into) until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmed by the Contracting Authority.
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
423,600
Amount
353,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
AC1 - Contract Management and Reactive Repairs Strategy
Description
As per tender documentation
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
AC2 - Engineer Experience
Description
As per tender documentation
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
AC3 - Price
Description
As per tender documentation
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
As per the tender documentation.
Contract period
Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2033, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jan 2038, 23:59
Renewal
Description
The initial five year contract period will be followed by one optional extension period of up to five years.
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
38000000
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Construction and Procurement Delivery – Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
1
096219-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Forensic Science Northern Ireland is inviting tenders for new DNA thermocyclers, including supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance. The stated initial contract period is five years, with an optional further five years for servicing and maintenance.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers of forensic or laboratory DNA thermocyclers that can install, commission and maintain equipment in Northern Ireland. Detailed technical and supplier requirements are not provided in the supplied notice data.
Key points identified
Equipment requirementNew DNA thermocyclersEvidence: The Buyer is seeking a contract for the “supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of new Thermocyclers”.
Technical specificationRefer to the Specification; detailed requirements are unknown from the supplied data.Evidence: “Suppliers should refer to the Specification for full detail of the requirement.”
Supplier eligibility requirementsUnknownEvidence: No selection, exclusion, financial standing, insurance, certification or company-size requirements are stated in the supplied data.
94% approved-analysis confidence3 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Forensic Science Northern Ireland is inviting tenders for new DNA thermocyclers, including supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance. The stated initial contract period is five years, with an optional further five years for servicing and maintenance.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers of forensic or laboratory DNA thermocyclers that can install, commission and maintain equipment in Northern Ireland. Detailed technical and supplier requirements are not provided in the supplied notice data.
Key deliverables
Supply of new DNA thermocyclers
Installation and commissioning
Maintenance and servicing
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
3 criteria identified
Equipment requirement
99% confidence
New DNA thermocyclers
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The Buyer is seeking a contract for the “supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of new Thermocyclers”.
Technical specification
99% confidence
Refer to the Specification; detailed requirements are unknown from the supplied data.
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“Suppliers should refer to the Specification for full detail of the requirement.”
Supplier eligibility requirements
98% confidence
Unknown
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No selection, exclusion, financial standing, insurance, certification or company-size requirements are stated in the supplied data.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated contract value
95% confidence
Up to £353,000
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Process value_max is GBP 353,000; Lot 1 value is GBP 353,000.
Initial contract term
99% confidence
Five years
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“The contract is for an initial period of five years”.
Extension option
99% confidence
Optional five-year extension for ongoing servicing and maintenance
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“followed by an optional extension period of five years. The extension will be to cover ongoing servicing and maintenance.”
Pricing and payment terms
99% confidence
Unknown
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No pricing schedule, payment terms or indexation terms are included in the supplied data.
Delivery
Delivery region
96% confidence
Northern Ireland (UKN)
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The delivery location is recorded as region “UKN”, United Kingdom.
Buyer location
98% confidence
Belfast, BT3 9ED
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Buyer location is recorded as Belfast, BT3 9ED.
Installation and commissioning
99% confidence
Required
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The requirement includes “installation” and “commissioning”.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Open
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Display status is “open” and source status is “active”.
Procedure
98% confidence
Selective; competitive flexible procedure
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Procurement method is “selective” and procurement method details state “Competitive flexible procedure”.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
11 November 2026, 23:59:59 UTC
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Submission deadline is 2026-11-11T23:59:59+00:00.
Lot structure
95% confidence
One active lot
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The supplied data contains active Lot 1; no lot title or description is provided.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Detailed specification unavailable
99% confidence
Technical performance, configuration, acceptance and maintenance requirements cannot be assessed from the supplied data.
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The notice directs suppliers to a Specification for full detail, but no specification content is supplied.
Supplier qualification requirements unknown
99% confidence
Selection criteria, exclusions, insurance, financial requirements and required evidence are not stated.
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No such requirements are included in the supplied opportunity data.
Commercial terms incomplete
98% confidence
Payment, pricing, service-level and contract-value scope details are unknown.
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The supplied data provides a £353,000 maximum value and contract-duration statement but no detailed commercial terms.
Lot information incomplete
99% confidence
Lot 1 has no title or description in the supplied data.
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The active lot record has null title and description.
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