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title: "CON-21-141 Cryptoasset Blockchain Analysis Platform"
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# CON-21-141 Cryptoasset Blockchain Analysis Platform

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f6c1

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is conducting a procurement process for the "Cryptoasset Blockchain Analysis Platform", classified under financial information systems and designated as a goods procurement category. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with the initial award decision made on 1st July 2022. The contract value is approximately £339,204, and it covers services to support the analysis of cryptoasset blockchain data essential for their role in supervising firms involved in cryptoasset activity across the UK. The contract was also noted to potentially suit small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and involves service delivery in Inner London – East.

This tender presents significant opportunities for enterprises specialising in blockchain technology and data analysis. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions for monitoring compliance and performing detailed analytics related to cryptocurrency are particularly well-suited to compete. Companies capable of providing training and ongoing support for the use of their platforms will also have a competitive edge. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business's portfolio and contribute to its growth within the expanding financial technology sector.

## Notice

On 10th January 2020 the FCA became the anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing (AML/CTF) supervisor for firms carrying out certain in scope cryptoasset activity in the UK. The FCA is required under The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLRs) to approve and register firms conducting in scope cryptoasset activities and ensure that these firms are effectively monitored to secure compliance with these regulations. As the supervisor of in scope cryptoasset activity in the UK, the FCA requires access to specialist services to support the analysis of cryptoasset blockchain data. The FCA is seeking the services of a third-party firm specializing in this area who can provide access to a platform that can support the robust and efficient analysis of cryptoasset blockchain data and provide training and ongoing support in the use of this platform.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

On 10th January 2020 the FCA became the anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing (AML/CTF) supervisor for firms carrying out certain in scope cryptoasset activity in the UK. The FCA is required under The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLRs) to approve and register firms conducting in scope cryptoasset activities and ensure that these firms are effectively monitored to secure compliance with these regulations. Under these regulations in scope cryptoasset firms are required to establish and maintain policies, controls and procedures to mitigate and manage effectively the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing. The FCA is required to secure that any application for registration meets the relevant requirements of the MLRs and effectively monitor firms for which it is the supervisory authority. The FCA must take necessary measures for the purpose of securing compliance by firms with the requirements of the regulations. Relevant persons who contravene the requirements of the MLRs may be guilty of an offence under regulation 86 and liable to summary conviction or indictment. A cryptoasset is a cryptographically secured digital representation of value or contractual rights that uses a form of distributed ledger technology and can be transferred, stored or traded electronically. One application of this distributed ledger technology is seen in the use of public blockchains which underpin popular cryptoassets such as bitcoin. For the purpose of this document the term cryptoasset blockchain data will refer to data that is recorded on the public distributed ledgers of cryptoassets. As the supervisor of in scope cryptoasset activity in the UK, the FCA requires access to specialist services to support the analysis of cryptoasset blockchain data. The FCA is seeking the services of a third-party firm specializing in this area who can provide access to a platform that can support the robust and efficient analysis of cryptoasset blockchain data and provide training and ongoing support in the use of this platform. The analysis of cryptoasset blockchain data is an essential aspect of the FCA toolkit when approaching its duties as supervisor of firms carrying out certain cryptoasset activity in the UK. The development of this capability is closely aligned with operational objectives of the FCA and has applications in the prevention of harm to consumers, in enhancing the integrity of the UK financial system and in promoting competition. The FCA seeks a blockchain analysis solution which enhances our capability to: - Perform analysis of cryptoasset blockchain data associated with in scope cryptoasset activity. - Identify and respond to risks identified through the analysis of cryptoasset blockchain data. - Use cryptoasset blockchain data to support the effective supervision of in scope cryptoasset activity, to support the development of intelligence and enforcement investigations as required. The scope of this procurement exercise is to secure a platform that provides: - The capability to visualize, review and export cryptoasset blockchain data to support FCA functions. - Applies robust analytical techniques to support the efficient review of cryptoasset blockchain data including clustering and the aggregation of blockchain data. - Provides data on attribution of cryptoasset addresses across a wide range of cryptoassets and blockchains. - Supports users of the platform with training and specialist support on an ongoing basis. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://fca.delta-esourcing.com/respond/35HK868YD8 This contract may be subject to extensions up to a further 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019505-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £339,204 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI4 Inner London - East |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48812000 - Financial information systems

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2022 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019505-2022
- 15 Nov 2021 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028498-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fca.org.uk
- https://fca.delta-esourcing.com/respond/35HK868YD8
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=706412092
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Financial-information-systems./35HK868YD8

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