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

Forensic Science Northern Ireland

Forensic Science Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “DOJ - FSNI - Supply, Delivery and Support of a Benchtop Glass Refractive Index Determination System”. Bids close on 16 October 2026, 15:00 BST; the estimated value is £120,000. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Supply, install and maintain a benchtop glass refractive index system in Northern Ireland

Forensic Science Northern Ireland is buying a benchtop Glass Refractive Index Determination System for its Physical Methods team, including supply, installation and maintenance. The estimated value is £120,000 excluding VAT, with an initial term of 1 March 2027 to 29 February 2032 and possible extensions up to 15 years overall. The contract is for goods and covers Northern Ireland.

Key facts

Estimated value
£120,000
Contract period
1 March 2027 to 29 February 2032, possible extension to 28 February 2042 (5+2+2+1, up to 15 years overall)
How bids are judged
80% total cost, 10% contract management and reactive repairs strategy, 5% engineer experience, 5% system delivery and installation
Published
15 Sep 2026

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