Publication

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

IE 6609370 G

University of Limerick

Castletroy

Co.Limerick

IE

Contact person: Siobhan Ryan

Telephone: +353 61234664

E-mail: siobhan.a.ryan@ul.ie

NUTS code: IE052 - South-East

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.educationprocurementservice.ie

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87073

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:

http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=144274&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Additional information can be obtained from

the abovementioned address:

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

electronically via: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=144274&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

to the abovementioned address

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5)

Main activity

Other activity: Forensic Science Ireland

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

FSI - RFT for the Supply of Reference DNA Sampling Kits for the collection of Database Samples

Reference number: LDD620C

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4)

Short description

Forensic Science Ireland of the Department of Justice and Equality are inviting tenders from suitably qualified providers for the supply of treated paper reference DNA sampling kits for the collection of database samples. The kits must be suitable for punching on a BSD 600 punching unit, for follow on direct amplification in 96 well plate format and analysis on a 3500XL genetic analyser.

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 865000.00 EUR

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33953000 - Post-mortem blood detection kits or supplies

33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE052 - South-East

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Supply of Reference DNA sampling kits for the collection of buccal cells.
Forensic Science Ireland of the Department of Justice and Equality are inviting tenders from suitably qualified providers for the supply of treated paper reference DNA sampling kits for the collection of database samples. The kits must be suitable for punching on a BSD 600 punching unit, for follow on direct amplification in 96 well plate format and analysis on a 3500XL genetic analyser.
Forensic Science Ireland became the custodian of the national DNA database in November 2015 and all DNA database reference samples are currently collected on FTA cards. There is a semi-automated process in place for the generation of all reference DNA profiles for the national DNA Database System from buccal cells on FTA card format. This process involves the sampling of 1.2 mm punches from indicating FTA cards into 96 well PCR plates using a BSD punching unit. The 1.2 mm punches are punched directly into human identity PCR master-mix, which has been added to a 96 well PCR plate using a liquid handler (Qiagility). Following amplification these samples are analysed on a 3500XL genetic analyser.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 865000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to [1 Year] with a maximum of [3] such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes

Description of options:

See RFT for details

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.14)

Additional information

All information relating to tenders is published on
www.etenders.gov.ie only

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions: Please see RFT document for further details.

III.1.2)