--- title: "BLC0222 - National Firearms Licensing Management System (NFLMS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051018" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051018" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051018.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051018.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE" published: "2026-06-01" --- # BLC0222 - National Firearms Licensing Management System (NFLMS) Buyer: POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051018 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051018) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051018.json) ## Summary The Police Digital Service, in collaboration with Bluelight Commercial Limited, has awarded a contract for a National Firearms Licensing Management System (NFLMS) to Palantir Technologies UK, Ltd. This initiative aims to replace the existing system used by all 43 police forces in England and Wales, with potential expansion to include Police Scotland and the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Located in London, the contracting authority announced the award on 21 May 2026, following a competitive flexible procurement procedure. The contract, valued at £9,000,000 gross, will commence on 4 September 2026 and last 5 years, with options for up to a further 5 years. The industry category is focused on software packages and related services, covering the management of firearms, explosives, and poisons licensing information. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software package development and information systems, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive data and large-scale implementations for public authorities. Businesses with robust cyber solutions, a strong focus on social value, and competitive pricing were advantageous in the bidding process, indicating a favourable market for well-rounded technology firms. Such an opportunity allows companies to establish or enhance strategic partnerships within the public sector, leveraging their expertise to enhance public safety and operational efficiency across UK police forces. ## Notice This Contract Award Notice issued by BlueLight Commercial Ltd ("BLC"), on behalf of Police Digital Services ("PDS") for the provision of a replacement National Firearms Licensing Management System ("NFLMS") on behalf of themselves as the Contracting Authority and the Additional Authorities defined in the Terms and Conditions of the contract. The NFLMS will enable all 43 Police Forces in England & Wales, to record the grant, renewal, and revocation of firearms licenses. The NFLMS will also hold Home Office licensing information relating to explosives, explosive precursors, and poisons. The contract may be modified to include Police Scotland and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) if required. The services will be delivered by a single supplier. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0001 Renewal: The Contract Term shall be for an initial period of 5 years with options to extend up to a maximum of 10 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051257-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 May 2026 | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2026 - 3 Sep 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,166,667 | | Lots value | £14,166,667 | | Awards value | £7,500,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE | | Additional buyers | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2V 7JE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Cheap | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72260000 - Software-related services ## Release History - 1 Jun 2026 at 09:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051257-2026 - 1 Jul 2025 at 15:29 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036532-2025 - 19 Jun 2025 at 14:27 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033781-2025 - 20 May 2025 at 16:42 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023490-2025 - 12 May 2025 at 09:36 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020338-2025 - 9 May 2025 at 15:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020194-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051257-2026 1st June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036532-2025 1st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033781-2025 19th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023490-2025 20th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020338-2025 12th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020194-2025 9th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home Please search for reference BLC0222 - National Firearms Licensing Management System (NFLMS) ## Notice URLs - http://www.bluelightcommercial.police.uk/ - http://www.pds.police.uk - https://www.accenture.com/gb-en - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.necsws.com - https://www.palantir.com/uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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