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GrayKey License

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE AUTHORITY

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03 Jul 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police Authority has recently concluded a procurement process to acquire the GrayKey License - Premier Bundle. This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting mapping software and information technology services. The procurement was completed through a limited competition method, with the contract being awarded to Magnet Forensics, a large-scale supplier based in Canada. The procurement process reached its award stage on 5th June 2025, with the contract starting on 22nd August 2025 and ending on 21st August 2026. The contract is valued at £45,320 and will cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including areas from UKC to UKM.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital forensics, IT services, and software development, particularly those with expertise in mapping and data analysis software. The opportunity to supply to a public authority like the British Transport Police Authority can be substantial for business growth and establishing a solid reputation within the public sector, especially for firms experienced in fulfilling security and governmental technology needs. Businesses capable of navigating limited competition procurement environments and those seeking to expand into or consolidate their presence in the UK market for government contracts are well-suited to leverage similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

GrayKey License

Notice Description

GrayKey License - Premier Bundle

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055868
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037161-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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

48326000 - Mapping software package

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@btp.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9TJ
Post Town
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
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAGNET FORENSICS

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