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SFO/DFU/CELLEBRITE/CS

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 07:10

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 13:13

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO), a central government authority located in London, has completed a direct procurement process for a suite of forensic device extraction and analysis tools from Cellebrite UK Limited. The tender titled "SFO-DFU-Cellebrite-CS" is classified under the "Software package and information systems" category, and it spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed without competition, being below the financial threshold, and concluded with an active contract starting on 25th March 2026 and ending on 24th March 2027. With a total gross contract value of £92,763.38, the procurement process entered the award stage on 13th March 2026, finalising the arrangement for the supply of various digital investigation subscriptions and tools.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in digital forensics, particularly those capable of offering advanced software solutions and information systems. The direct procurement method employed by the SFO indicates a preference for specialised services, which suggests that businesses with a strong track record in providing forensic software or those looking to expand into government contracts could find similar opportunities advantageous. Large-scale suppliers, capable of delivering comprehensive digital investigation solutions across diverse geographical locations, would be particularly well-suited to participate in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

SFO/DFU/CELLEBRITE/CS

Notice Description

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066059
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031686-2026
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
£77,302 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£77,302 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2027 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
SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 5BS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CELLEBRITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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