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X-Ways Software

THAMES VALLEY POLICE

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24 Aug 2020 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Thames Valley Police has completed a tender process for the procurement of X-Ways Software, a forensic tool designed to interpret various file systems and file types with advanced indexing and search capabilities. The contract, worth £30,279, was awarded on 1 July 2020, and the contract period extends until 1 July 2023. This procurement was classified under the CPV code for Software package and information systems and was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action, as it fell below the threshold for competitive tendering. The delivery address is located in Kidlington, England, with the tender period concluding on 30 June 2020.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those that focus on forensic technology or information systems. Companies with the capability to provide advanced search and indexing tools that can handle varied file types will find the specifications well-suited for their offerings. Such contracts can foster business growth by enabling providers to showcase their expertise in niche areas, ultimately building a track record that may lead to further engagements with public sector clients like Thames Valley Police.

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Notice Title

X-Ways Software

Notice Description

The requirement is a forensic tool that can interpret a variety of file system and file types as well as provide an advance ability to index and search files and systems for both keywords and for specific file formats .e.g. photographs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9b1b0cb-1491-41a8-a71e-36d06f8659d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/725ae7bd-fbd8-4d36-aa47-bb9695bdc7a0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,279 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,279 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 1 Jul 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
OX5 2NX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington East
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

X-WAYS SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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