Planning

Automation in Digital Forensics

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SURREY

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Planning

04 Dec 2025 at 15:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey is initiating a procurement process aimed at enhancing digital forensic capabilities by integrating advanced automation solutions. This process, currently in the planning stage, involves collaboration with forensic solution providers to boost efficiency and accuracy in investigations conducted by Surrey and Sussex Police. The procurement falls under the category of goods, targeting improvements in digital evidence extraction and analysis, among other key areas. The market engagement is set to conclude on 31 January 2026, providing an opportunity for potential suppliers to bring forward innovative solutions. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2026 and run through 31 March 2030, with delivery focused within the UKJ2 region, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital forensic technologies, IT services, and consultancy related to forensic equipment and laboratory services. It is ideal for companies that offer automated processing tools and can integrate with existing workflows to support a wide range of devices and data formats. The procurement method encourages engagement with suppliers to test solutions, fostering growth for businesses capable of offering state-of-the-art forensic solutions. Companies with expertise in public security, law enforcement, and digital investigations may find substantial business growth prospects in responding to this requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automation in Digital Forensics

Notice Description

Surrey and Sussex Police require advanced digital forensic tools to support investigations involving digital evidence. We are particularly looking at where automation and solutions can provide the following: - Rapid extraction and analysis of digital evidence - Support for a wide range of devices and data formats - Integration with existing forensic workflows - Enhanced reporting capabilities for court presentation - Improved efficiency and accuracy in investigations

Planning Information

Surrey Police, acting on behalf of themselves and Sussex Police have begun engaging with forensic solution providers to better understand the benefits of automated processing and automated workflows to increase our efficiency 24/7.and how these can help Surrey and Sussex meet the following objectives: -Reduced Spend on outsourced services - Rapid extraction and analysis of digital evidence - Support for a wide range of devices and data formats - Integration with existing forensic workflows - Enhanced reporting capabilities for court presentation - Improved efficiency and accuracy in investigations As part of this engagement we are inviting suppliers to demonstrate their solution capability, and where suitable we are asking to test these to further understand what capability there is on the market. We have already begun testing with Magnet Forensics LLC, and plan to approach other suppliers in the market also.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eee9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079822-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71900000 - Laboratory services

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

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SURREY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jointprocurementservice@surrey.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU3 1YJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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