--- title: "Cryptoasset Investigation Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02a1bae1-6aef-4290-b637-c4de464f39de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02a1bae1-6aef-4290-b637-c4de464f39de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02a1bae1-6aef-4290-b637-c4de464f39de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02a1bae1-6aef-4290-b637-c4de464f39de.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS" published: "2025-03-12" --- # Cryptoasset Investigation Services Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02a1bae1-6aef-4290-b637-c4de464f39de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02a1bae1-6aef-4290-b637-c4de464f39de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02a1bae1-6aef-4290-b637-c4de464f39de.json) ## Summary HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is launching a procurement process titled "Cryptoasset Investigation Services" within the "Analytical or scientific software package" industry category. This tender aims to investigate the future of cryptoasset investigation services and invites suppliers to provide an overview of current cryptoasset tools, ancillary services, and strategic market insights. The procurement process is open and falls under an open procedure (above threshold). It is situated in the United Kingdom with key deadlines like the closure of tender submissions at 3pm on 17 November 2023. The process will culminate in contract awards beginning on 1 February 2024, ending on 1 April 2025. HMRC aims to award two contracts for a total of 75 licences, with initial contracts lasting one year and an option to extend for an additional year. The maximum contract value is GBP 2,029,500. More in-depth details are available in the Invitation to Tender. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software supply services and investigation and security services sectors. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply. The expected contracts are likely to enable companies to expand their reach in the fast-evolving cryptoasset market, enhancing their capabilities and portfolio of services. Companies providing analytical software packages and investigatory tools stand to benefit greatly from this procurement, potentially securing a long-term relationship with HMRC. Businesses capable of adapting to emerging technologies will find themselves well-suited to compete, offering innovative solutions that can propel market growth and establish a foothold in government contracting. ## Notice HMRC are considering the future of cryptoasset investigation services and would like to invite suppliers to provide an in-depth overview of the types of crypoassets and cryptoasset investigation tools & and ancillary services in the markets, as well as some strategic insight as to what this fast-growing market may evolve into as it matures. The procurement event has now launched and will remain open until the closing date of 3pm 17/11/2023, Please note that it is the intention HMRC to award two contracts, although HMRC retains the right to either award only one contract or no contract. Accessing a HMRC eSourcing Event Prior to being given access to an eSourcing Event: A Candidate/Tenderer will have to obtain an Ariba Supplier Network registration number. This can be accomplished by accessing the relevant HMRC registration home page via the following link: http://hmrc.supplier-eu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full It is the intention of HMRC to award a contract for 55 licences and a second contract for 20 licences. Please refer to the Invitation to Tender for further information. It is the intention of HMRC to award both contracts for an initial period of 1 year with an option, exercisable by HMRC, to extend for a further year. There will also be an option, exercisable by HMRC, to increase the number of licences by no more than 10%, if this is required. The contract value shown is the maximum value for both contracts. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a802d658-f778-4b3d-8145-819f6b991325 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | 25 Mar 2024 - 1 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £620,640 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £576,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS99 1AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TRM LABS | ## CPV Codes ### 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 ### Codes - 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package - 72268000 - Software supply services - 79700000 - Investigation and security services ## Release History - 12 Mar 2025 at 13:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a802d658-f778-4b3d-8145-819f6b991325 - 17 Oct 2024 at 11:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a802d658-f778-4b3d-8145-819f6b991325 - 19 Apr 2024 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a802d658-f778-4b3d-8145-819f6b991325 - 25 Oct 2023 at 14:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e182006-eb73-4fef-a000-472a4ab531c2 - 25 Oct 2023 at 09:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e182006-eb73-4fef-a000-472a4ab531c2 - 20 Oct 2023 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e182006-eb73-4fef-a000-472a4ab531c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a802d658-f778-4b3d-8145-819f6b991325 12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e182006-eb73-4fef-a000-472a4ab531c2 25th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d2e4964-2c99-4734-9d22-dfa109aaa5bc Redacted contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05f5cfa6-edf6-4d10-a3aa-b5068b35e196 PDF version of signed contract ## Notice URLs - http://hmrc.supplier-eu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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