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BLC0222 - National Firearms Licensing Management System (NFLMS)

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 10:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

01 Jul 2025 at 16:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

19 Jun 2025 at 15:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

20 May 2025 at 17:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

12 May 2025 at 10:36

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Tender

09 May 2025 at 16:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service, in collaboration with Bluelight Commercial Limited, has awarded a contract for a National Firearms Licensing Management System (NFLMS) to Palantir Technologies UK, Ltd. This initiative aims to replace the existing system used by all 43 police forces in England and Wales, with potential expansion to include Police Scotland and the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Located in London, the contracting authority announced the award on 21 May 2026, following a competitive flexible procurement procedure. The contract, valued at £9,000,000 gross, will commence on 4 September 2026 and last 5 years, with options for up to a further 5 years. The industry category is focused on software packages and related services, covering the management of firearms, explosives, and poisons licensing information.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software package development and information systems, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive data and large-scale implementations for public authorities. Businesses with robust cyber solutions, a strong focus on social value, and competitive pricing were advantageous in the bidding process, indicating a favourable market for well-rounded technology firms. Such an opportunity allows companies to establish or enhance strategic partnerships within the public sector, leveraging their expertise to enhance public safety and operational efficiency across UK police forces.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLC0222 - National Firearms Licensing Management System (NFLMS)

Notice Description

This Contract Award Notice issued by BlueLight Commercial Ltd ("BLC"), on behalf of Police Digital Services ("PDS") for the provision of a replacement National Firearms Licensing Management System ("NFLMS") on behalf of themselves as the Contracting Authority and the Additional Authorities defined in the Terms and Conditions of the contract. The NFLMS will enable all 43 Police Forces in England & Wales, to record the grant, renewal, and revocation of firearms licenses. The NFLMS will also hold Home Office licensing information relating to explosives, explosive precursors, and poisons. The contract may be modified to include Police Scotland and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) if required. The services will be delivered by a single supplier.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The Contract Term shall be for an initial period of 5 years with options to extend up to a maximum of 10 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051018
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051257-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,166,667 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,166,667 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 3 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Additional Buyers

Police Digital Service

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7JE
Postcode Area
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Cheap
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES UK, LTD.

Further Information

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