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X-Ways Forensics and Imager- Support & Maintenance

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE

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26 Jan 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside involved the renewal of support and maintenance for X-Ways Forensics and X-Ways Imager tools. This contract, categorised under the services industry, specifically for software support services, was awarded to X-Ways Software Technology AG, with operations based in Germany. The contract, identified by ID STA1 556, was executed using a direct procurement method, below threshold and thus without competition. This process, now in the award stage, began on 10th December 2025 and will conclude on 20th November 2026. As a sub-central government public authority, the buying organisation is located in Cottingham, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those with expertise in forensic and imaging tools. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) equipped with the capacity to deliver such specialised services can potentially benefit from engaging with similar contracts. Given the nature of this procurement, companies with existing technologies or competencies in digital forensics would find this opportunity aligns well with their offerings. Additionally, this showcases potential growth prospects for companies seeking to expand their client base within the public sector, especially those able to engage directly under non-competitive procurement conditions.

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Notice Title

X-Ways Forensics and Imager- Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

X-Ways Forensics and X-Ways Imager are primary forensic and imaging tools utilised within the DFU, with perpetual licences. Support/Maintenance and Upgrade options need renewing for the next year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006595-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,594 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 20 Nov 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
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

X-WAYS SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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