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Graykey Renewal

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE

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26 Jan 2026 at 00:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the Graykey licence, a digital forensic tool used to extract data from mobile phones and tablets. This direct award, without competition, was made to Magnet Forensics LLC under tender STA 1558. The procurement falls within the software package and information systems industry category, to be delivered within the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £96,985 excl. VAT, was signed on 23rd December 2025 and spans from 9th January 2026 to 8th January 2028. The procurement process follows the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis, with the award status marked as active.

This contract presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in digital forensics and software solutions. Enterprises focusing on cybersecurity, particularly those with expertise in mobile device data extraction and security breach tools, would find this opportunity advantageous. Large-scale operations such as Magnet Forensics LLC were deemed suitable for this procurement due to their ability to meet specific technical requirements efficiently. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in the UK’s technology and public safety sectors should consider aligning their capabilities with similar tenders in future procurement rounds.

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Notice Title

Graykey Renewal

Notice Description

The DFU require renewal of the Graykey licence to carry out the processes of gaining entry/access into mobile phones and tablets in order to extract the data for subsequent analysis by a Digital Forensic Analyst. Graykey is one of multiple tools procured for breaching security (PINS & Passwords) on Apple iPhones and iPads, and many leading Android based devices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060de6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006417-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,985 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
konstantinos.mwaura@humberside.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COTTINGHAM
Postcode
HU16 5SN
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Cottingham North
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAGNET FORENSICS

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