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title: "Award of Software Licence for Digital Forensic Equipment (AAIB)"
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# Award of Software Licence for Digital Forensic Equipment (AAIB)

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90964dee-c42c-4be2-a655-47a74f0b714c

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the Department for Transport (DfT) has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of forensic recovery and analysis software for digital forensic equipment, specifically targeting mobile devices like iPads and iPhones. This award, valued at £11,475, is classified under the CPV code 48100000, which pertains to industry-specific software packages. The contract period is set to commence on 24th February 2022 and will run until 24th February 2025. The procurement method employed was a single tender action, and all contractual obligations are to be fulfilled across various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories. Key dates include the tender period end date of 1st February 2022 and the award notice published on 22nd February 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in software development and forensic technology services to grow. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing bespoke software solutions for forensic analysis would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. As digital forensic technology continues to evolve, companies that specialise in the recovery and analysis of data from mobile devices could expand their offerings and client bases, particularly in sectors requiring advanced investigative capabilities.

## Notice

Forensic recovery and analysis software of information from mobile computer tablet devices, such as Apple iPads and iPhones. These types of devices are often recovered from aircraft accidents, which frequently provide the AAIB with recorded information to assist with investigations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f4b0bb4-3b6f-45bc-a8a8-3f4361be681c |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2022 - 24 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,475 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CELLEBRITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2022 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f4b0bb4-3b6f-45bc-a8a8-3f4361be681c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f4b0bb4-3b6f-45bc-a8a8-3f4361be681c
  22nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f1f7c54-a960-4bd2-8999-0a159eba9316
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