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DoJ FSNI Supply and Delivery of Extraction Kits and Consumables

Biological evidence collection kits
Northern Ireland (UKN0D)
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Lots published1
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Tenderline Synopsis: DoJ Forensic Science Northern Ireland (DoJ FSNI): "DoJ FSNI Supply and Delivery of Extraction Kits and Consumables". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityDoJ Forensic Science Northern Ireland (DoJ FSNI)Scope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
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Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityDoJ Forensic Science Northern Ireland (DoJ FSNI)
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Statuscomplete
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Published2 Mar 2021, 12:57 GMT
Last source update2 Mar 2021, 12:57 GMT
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationBiological evidence collection kits
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN0D)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-029788
What is being bought
The DNA Unit of Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is currently validated under Home Office Regulations for the processing, sequencing and profiling of samples for the recovery of Human DNA profiles, to judicial standards. This provides the basis upon which FSNI is permitted to upload DNA Profiles to the UK National DNA Database (NDNADB). As a UK Forensic Science Provider (FSP) customer expectations are that FSNI be validated with the UK Home Office for the upload and searching of DNA profiles. FSNI are required to conduct adequate testing and monitoring of current processes via scientific validation to standards set and approved by UKAS. UKAS approve FSNI under ISO17025 for Testing Laboratories. Without the Accreditation of UKAS, FSNI would not be permitted to conduct the current DNA processes and FSNI would no longer be in a position to meet customer demands. The DNA Unit at FSNI require Extraction Kits and Consumables for the extraction of DNA from various sample types (blood, semen, saliva, hair and skin cells).
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    2 Mar 2021, 12:57 GMT
  2. Official notice release published
    2 Mar 2021, 12:57 GMT
  3. Buyer information updated
    2 Mar 2021, 12:57 GMT
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Individual lot title not published
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The DNA Unit at FSNI require Extraction Kits and Consumables for the extraction of DNA from various sample types (blood, semen, saliva, hair and skin cells).
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    2 Mar 2021, 12:57 GMT
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Contract active
    Signed 17 Feb 2021, 00:00 GMT · £200,000
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Contracts
DoJ FSNI Supply and Delivery of Extraction Kits and Consumables
£200,000 · signed 17 Feb 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Bid statistics
bids: 1 (lot 1)
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DoJ Forensic Science Northern Ireland (DoJ FSNI)

Contracting authority GB-FTS-7203
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  • DoJ Forensic Science Northern Ireland (DoJ FSNI)
    buyer

    c/o Construction & Procurement Delivery, Clare House, 303 Airport Road West, Belfast, UKN0D, BT3 9ED
    justice.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk

  • As per Regulation 50(6)(a) - information withheld for security reasons
    supplier

    As per Regulation 50(6)(a) - information withheld for security reasons, UK

  • See VI.4.3 / Review procedure
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    See VI.4.3 / Review procedure
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Procedure rationaleThe DNA Unit of Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is currently validated under Home Office Regulations for the processing, sequencing and profiling of samples for the recovery of Human DNA profiles, to judicial standards. This provides the basis upon which FSNI is permitted to upload DNA Profiles to the UK National DNA Database (NDNADB). As a UK Forensic Science Provider (FSP) customer expectations are that FSNI be validated with the UK Home Office for the upload and searching of DNA profiles. The Home Office require FSNI to hold Accreditation to current standards. The Home Office require all DNA suppliers, wishing to avail of NDNADB functions, to be Accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). UKAS carry out inspection, testing and trials of Service Provision and Quality Assurance on behalf of the Home Office, thereby, giving the Home Office the confidence in FSNI processes and work standards to the expected level to meet Judicial Standards. FSNI are required to conduct adequate testing and monitoring of current processes via scientific validation to standards set and approved by UKAS. UKAS approve FSNI under ISO17025 for Testing Laboratories. Without the Accreditation of UKAS, FSNI would not be permitted to conduct the current DNA processes and FSNI would no longer be in a position to meet customer demands. The DNA Unit at FSNI have validated [WITHHELD] Extraction Kits and Consumables for the extraction of DNA from various sample types (blood, semen, saliva, hair and skin cells). This validation has been accredited by UKAS as have the procedures for extraction. These procedures are covered by the Quality Management System at FSNI and are subject to both internal audit and method witness by UKAS during surveillance and re-accreditation visits. As such [WITHHELD] extraction kits and consumables provide a highly robust platform for the recovery of extracted DNA. [WITHHELD] Extraction kits and consumables are approved by the Home Office as meeting the required standards under NDNADB requirements. This Direct Award Contract (DAC) will allow FSNI to purchase Extraction Kits and Consumables directly from [WITHHELD, who] are the sole supplier and hold Intellectual Property Rights to these kits and consumables. By purchasing these kits FSNI will obtain a License Agreement under which FSNI will be allowed to utilise the data recovered for Judicial Purposes. FSNI have been processing DNA Profiles using [WITHHELD] for a number of years. It is a requirement that samples be matched between individuals, crime scenes and items. FSNI will not be in a position to use alternative kits for extraction as sample will no longer be reproduced to allow for such matching. Any alternative extraction kit would utilise different chemistries and the results could not be matched between a sample recovered using [WITHHELD] kits versus an alternative extraction kit. An extraction kit produces a DNA extract, which is a bulk sample of DNA, the quantity of DNA present will be dependent on many factors (including sample type, age and substrate). In order to provide a match under DNA requirements the sample must been seen as having been extracted and processed using similar protocols and chemistries. FSNI must be able to match sample taken today with samples taken many years ago, and potentially into the future.