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Graykey Licence

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SURREY

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05 Jan 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a direct procurement process for the GrayKey Licence, involving the purchase of clinical forensics equipment and supplies essential for their Digital Forensics Unit. Located in Guildford, United Kingdom, the procurement process follows the legal framework under the UKPGA 2023/54. The direct award contract is set to commence on 5th January 2026 and go through a contract period ending on 3rd March 2026, with an option for three subsequent 12-month renewals, ultimately extending to 9th April 2029. The rationale for the direct award method stems from cost efficiency and the need to maintain standard operating procedures without disruption from a change in suppliers. The key supplier, Magnet Forensics LLC from the United States, was selected for this contract, valued at GBP 108,768.

This award provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing digital forensic tools that integrate well with existing operational frameworks in law enforcement. Firms that can offer bespoke solutions or specialised forensic tools, particularly those with a track record in defence and security sectors, would find this type of direct procurement beneficial for building long-term governmental partnerships. Such contracts often come with potential renewal options, which can be lucrative for business expansion and establishing a reliable client base within the public sector. Companies with innovative technology offerings that align with embedded processes are particularly well-suited to engage in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Graykey Licence

Notice Description

GrayKey Licence fee delay publishing notice: Start Date: 10/04/2025 End Date: 09/04/2026 Maximum Term of the Contract, allowing for any permissible extensions set out in the Contract Ultimate End Date: 09/04/2029 Extension Options: 3 x 12

Procurement Information

utilise various Magnet products across its Digital Forensics Unit and wider force estate. These tools are embedded within our Standard Operating Procedures and Working Instructions. Any change of these tools would require re-accreditation, training and administration, all of which would come at significant cost, both financially and in terms of officer / staff time for training. Therefore, based on our current operating methods it is not possible to seek alternative venders of similar digital forensic products. Although third-party sellers are available, it is best value for money in terms of costs to go direct to the supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000236-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,768 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 3 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAGNET FORENSICS

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