How to win: ID 6676734 - DOJ – FSNI - DNA Unit: Supply, Installation and Maintenance of DNA Thermocyclers

About this contract

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.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Forensic Science Northern Ireland scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £353,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins goods work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar goods contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 11 November 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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