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BLC0228 Digital Forensic Software and Tools (DFS&T) Framework

BlueLight Commercial

This public procurement record has 11 releases in its history.

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21 Oct 2026 at 15:43

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14 Oct 2026 at 14:37

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02 Jul 2026 at 17:20

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Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial Limited has established a national framework for digital forensic software, tools, related hardware and support services for policing and other public bodies. The products must help local forensic units meet the Forensic Science Regulator’s Code of Practice, maintain quality standards, and preserve the integrity and reliability of digital forensic work. Case management systems are outside the framework’s scope. The framework can be used by police forces and police and crime commissioners, as well as specified government departments, public agencies, local authorities, fire and rescue services, NHS bodies and other BlueLight Commercial members. The procurement covers supply to participating authorities across the UK; delivery locations are not broken down further.

The procurement is complete and the framework contract is active. It was run as an open procedure and evaluated on price. Twelve suppliers were appointed: Axon Public Safety UK Limited, CCL-Forensics Limited, Chorus Intelligence Limited, Cyacomb Ltd., First Forensic Solutions Ltd, Gladiator Forensics LLC, Magnet Forensics LLC, MSAB, Veritone UK Ltd, Nuix Technology UK Limited, Softcat and Forensic Analytics Limited. The framework value is £960,614,600.40 gross. The award was made on 2 July 2026; the contract was signed on 22 September 2026 and runs from 22 September 2026 to 30 September 2034. Call-off contracts may be awarded through further competition or direct award. The framework permits changes to reflect revisions to the regulator’s codes and may require connectivity with other policing systems.

This framework demonstrates sustained public-sector demand for digital forensic products that enable police and partner agencies to meet forensic regulatory requirements. Credible suppliers need software, tools or hardware suited to digital forensic investigations, together with the ability to maintain product quality and forensic integrity as technology and regulatory standards change. Suppliers should be equipped to address critical faults that affect data integrity or forensic soundness, notify customers of zero-day vulnerabilities and patch them, and report software changes that affect accreditation. They may also need to notify contracting authorities about issues affecting active call-off contracts and support connectivity with other policing systems. The appointed field included specialist forensic technology businesses and an IT reseller, showing that both product providers and suppliers able to support public-sector procurement can be relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLC0228 Digital Forensic Software and Tools (DFS&T) Framework

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial are approaching the market nationally to establish an Open Framework for the provision of Digital Forensic Software and Tools. The scope of this framework has been established in alignment with the Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice (2025), ensuring it reflects the current statutory requirements placed on local forensic units. This framework is intended to include all suppliers of Digital Forensic Software and Tools that support policing and agencies in meeting their obligations under the code. We seek to ensure that Software and Tools on the framework enable forces to achieve compliance, maintain quality standards and uphold the integrity and reliability of digital forensic processes in line with regulatory expectations. Inclusion on this framework does not require suppliers themselves to be accredited or directly compliant with Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice, but the Software and Tools they provide must support end users in meeting those requirements. We reserve the right to review and amend the scope of this framework as required to reflect any updates, revisions, or iterations of the Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice and associated standards throughout the duration of the framework agreement. Following national consultation, it has been agreed that case management systems will not be included within the scope of this framework. This ensures the framework remains focused on digital forensic software and tooling, avoiding overlap with other national procurement activity. The stated estimated contract value includes provision for anticipated annual price increases over the potential contract term, in line with expected inflationary and market-related cost pressures. In addition, the value incorporates an allowance to cover estimated expenditure that may arise from use by additional participating or associated agencies during the life of the contract. The estimated value is therefore not a guarantee of spend but represents a prudent upper limit for procurement and transparency purposes

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Options: Modification Option 1 The Framework Agreement is established in accordance with the Forensic Science Regulators Codes of Practice (Codes) as of 2025. Over the duration of this Framework Agreement the Codes will be amended and therefore the scope of the framework would need to update in line with any changes to the Codes to ensure it remains relevant. Modification Option 2 Requirement to provide connectivity to other policing systems as part of the provision of this service.

Planning Information

Please visit https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home to register on the BlueLight Commercial e-tendering platform. Once registered, please navigate to Portals in the top right of the screen Please log in to BlueLight Commercial Portal Here you will be able to see the further information and a link to the survey to complete: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DFSoftwareandToolsMar25/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099624-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

42992000 - Special-purpose electrical goods

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,512,167 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£800,512,167 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£960,614,600 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£960,614,600 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2028-04-27

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BlueLight Commercial
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JS
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

AXON PUBLIC SAFETY UK LIMITED

CCL-FORENSICS LIMITED

Chorus Intelligence Limited

Cyan Forensics

FIRST FORENSIC SOLUTIONS LTD

Gladiator Forensics LLC

Magnet Forensics LLC

MSAB

Veritone

Nuix Technology UK Limited

Softcat Plc

Forensic Analytics

Further Information

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