Planning

Digital Forensic MAGNET Products and Services

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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26 May 2026 at 16:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is spearheaded by The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime, with the Metropolitan Police Service conducting the tender on their behalf. Titled "Digital Forensic MAGNET Products and Services," this procurement falls under the IT software package industry category and is based in London, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage with a publication date of 26th May 2026, the project aims for a contract period starting from 26th October 2026 to 26th October 2029. Key deadlines include the future notice date of 2nd August 2026. The procurement is framed under the Procurement Act 2023 and has an estimated contract value of £9,120,000 gross.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers offering goods in the digital forensic and IT software sectors. Companies specialising in digital forensic tools, especially those familiar with MAGNET products like GrayKey, would be well-suited to compete. As the procurement involves a contract up to three years, it offers stability and engagement with a central government public authority, potentially opening pathways for further collaboration and innovation with the Metropolitan Police Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Forensic MAGNET Products and Services

Notice Description

This procurement is being conducted by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) who are the Contracting Authority as defined in Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023. Project to procure a new contract for 1-3 year contract for digital forensic MAGNET products and associated services, including: MAGNET GrayKey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a4f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049229-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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