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title: "RF Equipment First Forensics"
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# RF Equipment First Forensics

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b9606e4-30f8-42dd-b0f2-bd1583b7eb1f

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Home Office, involved the purchase of RF Equipment for First Forensics, specifically a model upgrade of Discovery PRO along with a renewal of the licence and support agreement. Categorised under Information systems, this contract was awarded under a direct procurement method, specifically through single tender action. The process is complete, with the award date on 12 January 2026, concluding the tender period that ended on 9 January 2026. Located at Peel Building, Marsham Street, London, the project aligns with services as its main procurement category, and carries a contract value of £12,855. The contract period runs from 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2027.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability requirements highlight this focus. Companies adept in information systems and technology services will find this tender particularly apt for their expertise. With the Home Office as the contracting authority, suppliers can benefit from an established and prestigious client relationship. Businesses well-versed in handling government contracts and capable of providing high-quality forensic equipment and supporting services will be well-positioned to compete effectively within this procurement framework.

## Notice

This is a purchase (model upgrade) of three new Discovery PRO and renewal of licence and support agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4100441f-8212-409a-ae03-9c09f44152ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,855 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,855 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST FORENSIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48810000 - Information systems

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4100441f-8212-409a-ae03-9c09f44152ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4100441f-8212-409a-ae03-9c09f44152ef
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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