Award

Evidence Extraction & Acquisition Tool IOS and Android Phones

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

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21 Oct 2025 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire has concluded a procurement process to acquire an Evidence Extraction & Acquisition Tool for IOS and Android phones. This award, part of a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, culminated in a contract being granted to Akhter Computers Ltd. The agreement, valued at £344,099.02 excluding VAT, covers the provision of Cellebrite software licences and associated hardware, commencing on 31st July 2025 and concluding on 1st August 2026, with an option for a one-year extension. The project falls under the industry-specific software package category and is specifically focused on services needed within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The award date was 25th July 2025, with the tender reaching completion status shortly thereafter.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software, particularly those equipped to supply advanced technological solutions to law enforcement agencies. Companies that serve as authorised resellers for prominent software brands, such as Cellebrite, or those looking to expand their portfolio into government contracting, will find ample room for growth. While the awarded supplier, Akhter Computers Ltd, shows that SMEs have access to this sector, companies capable of maintaining and supporting complex software infrastructures will be ideally positioned to leverage similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Evidence Extraction & Acquisition Tool IOS and Android Phones

Notice Description

A new contract has been awarded to Akhter Computers Ltd for the provision of Cellebrite software licences and associated hardware, The total value of the contract is PS344,099.02 (excluding VAT) over a two-year period, commencing on 31st July 2025 and running until 1st August 2026. The agreement includes an option to extend for a further year if required. Akhter Computers Ltd will act as the authorised reseller for Cellebrite products on behalf of the force.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7e8f487-e903-4707-ae75-47388cd430f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46e9635-3865-4d73-b71f-3a68390f4f04
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£344,099 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£344,099 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2027 2-3 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Contact Name
Paul Johnson
Contact Email
paul.johnson@notts.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ARNOLD, NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8PP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Calverton
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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