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DFU Cellebrite 2025 Renewal

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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27 Jun 2025 at 11:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, titled "DFU Cellebrite 2025 Renewal," was initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, a sub-central government public authority. It pertains to the Digital Forensic Investigations industry and is located in the City of London, UK. The procurement process has concluded and reached the award stage, with the contract being active. Initiated on 27th June 2025, the contract covers the renewal of licences for Cellebrite's proprietary software, which is essential for acquiring digital evidence for law enforcement. The procurement method was direct, under a "Below threshold - without competition" process, due to Cellebrite's status as the exclusive supplier, with the contract active from 30th June 2025 through 26th October 2026.

This tender creates avenues for business growth primarily for technology firms specializing in digital forensic tools and services, particularly those capable of meeting stringent law enforcement requirements. The opportunity is best suited for businesses with a strong focus on innovation and proprietary technology in the digital investigations sector, especially those that can engage with particular legal and non-disclosure constraints. While the direct nature of this procurement limited competition, understanding such tenders can guide businesses in aligning their offerings to be considered in future procurement processes with similar requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFU Cellebrite 2025 Renewal

Notice Description

Cellebrite provide Mobile Device data acquisition tools used in Digital Forensic Investigations by UK Law enforcement agencies and Police Forces. They have proprietary tools that are unavailable via any other provider both nationally and internationally and are covered by non-disclosure arrangements. The procurement of the SaaS is to renew the existing licences in place within the City of London Police and to enable the acquisition of critical digital evidence in investigations. Cellebrite is the sole supplier who can perform these services. This is a contract renewal for software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05550e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035750-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,327 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 26 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cityproc.operations@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CELLEBRITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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