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BLC0239 Crypto Capabilities: Blockchain Analysis

BlueLight Commercial

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20 Oct 2026 at 11:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial Limited is exploring a procurement, on behalf of the Home Office, law enforcement organisations and other government departments and agencies, for cryptoasset investigation software and related services. The intended tools include cloud-hosted blockchain tracing, investigation and analytics; different licence models and licence administration; specialist investigative support, including help with complex cases and evidential packages for criminal proceedings; and real-time blockchain data access through APIs. Artificial intelligence features, security controls and coverage of a broad range of cryptoassets, blockchain networks and related technologies are also in scope. The services would support prevention, detection and investigation of financial crime across the United Kingdom. BLC is considering a multi-supplier framework for software-related and investigative services.

This is at the planning stage: BlueLight Commercial is conducting preliminary market engagement to inform and shape a possible future procurement, not inviting tenders. The buyer expects to publish a tender notice around March 2027 if it proceeds, subject to governance and assurance approvals; the scope and timetable may change, and BLC may decide not to procure. Suppliers are invited to provide information through the portal by 3 November 2026 and may be asked to join an online follow-up meeting. The expected approach is a multi-supplier framework. One lot is planned, with an indicative value of £20 million excluding VAT (£24 million including VAT). The anticipated contract period is April 2028 to March 2030, with possible extension to March 2032. No award criteria have been set out at this stage.

This is most relevant to suppliers of cryptoasset tracing and blockchain analytics platforms, SaaS investigation software, licence-management services, investigative consultancy and specialist evidence preparation. Providers with API capability for real-time blockchain queries, artificial intelligence tools, and coverage across multiple cryptoassets and networks may be well placed to respond to the market engagement. Security-by-design capability and appropriate safeguards are also part of the requirements being explored. The work is intended to support several law enforcement and government organisations, so suppliers should consider whether their products, licensing models, administration and support can serve multiple public-sector users. BLC indicates that small and medium-sized businesses may be suitable. The engagement is an opportunity to shape the requirements; suppliers can compete in any later procurement whether or not they take part in this engagement. No specific certifications or accreditation requirements are stated.‌

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLC0239 Crypto Capabilities: Blockchain Analysis

Notice Description

Bluelight Commercial (BLC) is undertaking pre-market engagement with suppliers to gain insight into the market for cryptoasset investigation software and associated services. BLC is working in partnership with the Home Office, law enforcement organisations, and other government departments and agencies to explore the procurement of digital tools and related services that will enhance investigative capabilities in the prevention, detection and investigation of financial crime. The licences and services under consideration include: * Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions that provide cryptoasset tracing, investigation and analytical capabilities. * A range of licence types and licensing models to support optimal utilisation across participating organisations. * Licence management and administrative services. * Specialist investigative support, including assistance with complex investigations and the development of evidential packages for criminal proceedings. * Application Programming Interface (API) services to enable investigators to query blockchain data in real time. * Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to enhance investigative effectiveness and operational efficiency. * Secure-by-design solutions that incorporate appropriate security controls and safeguards. * Coverage of a broad range of cryptoassets, blockchain networks and related technologies. BLC is considering the establishment of a multi-supplier framework for the provision of the tools and services described above.

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement is to gather information from the market that will help inform and shape any future procurement process for the establishment of a framework agreement on behalf of law enforcement organisations and government departments and agencies. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is issued for market engagement purposes only and does not constitute a formal tender or pre-qualification process, nor does it represent a commitment to procure any goods or services. Please note that the scope, estimated values and timelines included in this notice are indicative only and may be subject to change. Any future procurement will be subject to the appropriate governance and assurance approvals. BLC reserves the right not to proceed with the procurement or to amend its scope, requirements or approach. To participate in this market engagement, please register on the BLC Atamis Tender Portal: https://atamis-7459.my.site.com/s/Welcome Following registration, please locate Reference: BLC0239 - Crypto Capabilities: Blockchain Analysis and download the Request for Information (RFI) document. Suppliers are invited to respond to the questions contained within the document and upload their completed response via the portal by 3 November 2026. Suppliers may also be invited to participate in a follow-up online meeting to discuss their responses in more detail. Should BLC decide to proceed with a procurement process, a Tender Notice will be published on Find a Tender. Suppliers will be able to participate in any future procurement irrespective of whether they participated in this preliminary market engagement exercise. If you require support in using the Atamis portal, please contact: https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb Please note that any questions relating to this market engagement must be submitted through the Atamis portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078ba1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098896-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

72260000 - Software-related services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20275 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2028 - 31 Mar 2030 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BlueLight Commercial
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JS
Postcode Area
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

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