Open18 days left · closes 3pm, Friday 16 October 2026

DOJ - FSNI - Supply, Delivery and Support of a Benchtop Glass Refractive Index Determination System

Forensic Science Northern Ireland · Central government

In brief

Forensic Science Northern Ireland is looking for suppliers for laboratory equipment work (Northern Ireland).

The estimated value is £120,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 15 years with extensions, starting 1 March 2027.

Bids close at 3pm, Friday 16 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 3pm, Tuesday 6 October 2026
Bids by: 3pm, Friday 16 October 2026

How bids are scored

AC1 - Contract Management and Reactive Repairs Strategy 10% · AC2 - Engineer Experience 5% · AC3 - System Delivery and Installation 5% · AC4 - Total Cost 80%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

What the notice says

Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply, installation and maintenance of a new benchtop Glass Refractive Index Determination System in ERU’s Physical Methods team.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 18 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £120,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Northern Ireland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 3pm, Tuesday 6 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 3pm, Friday 16 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

15 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 087241-2026

About the buyer

Forensic Science Northern IrelandLast 12 months

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From notice 087241-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.