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Cellebrite

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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11 Feb 2026 at 13:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham has completed a procurement process for software packages and information systems under the title "Cellebrite". This procurement falls within the public order and safety industry category and serves law enforcement needs by providing software and platforms to lawfully extract, analyse, and manage data from digital devices. The procurement, executed through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, involved direct award using ComIT3. The process was finalised with the contract awarded to Softcat PLC on 22nd December 2025 with an overall value of £112,000. The primary location for the delivery is the UKI region.

This tender offers businesses in the technology and software development sector opportunities by highlighting the demand for specialised applications that support law enforcement operations. Companies with expertise in developing data extraction and analysis platforms, particularly those catering to investigative or public safety operations, are well-positioned to benefit from similar contracts. The opportunity was catered towards a single, qualified supplier due to the specific nature of this procurement process, demonstrating a niche market potential for businesses that can fulfil legal, forensic, and digital investigations requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cellebrite

Notice Description

Software and platform for law enforcement to legally extract, analyse, and manage data from digital devices for investigations, helping to solve crimes, conduct internal reviews, and gather evidence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Software and platform for law enforcement to legally extract, analyse, and manage data from digital devices for investigations, helping to solve crimes, conduct internal reviews, and gather evidence.

Procurement Information

Direct award using ComIT3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064de1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012413-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£112,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM
Contact Name
Mark Foster
Contact Email
mark.foster@durham.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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