---
title: "BLC0218 Crypto Capabilities: Crypto Storage and Realisation Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052812"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED"
published: "2025-07-08"
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# BLC0218 Crypto Capabilities: Crypto Storage and Realisation Framework

Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052812

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## Summary

The procurement process facilitated by BlueLight Commercial Limited, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, aimed to establish a framework titled "BLC0218 Crypto Capabilities: Crypto Storage and Realisation Framework." This initiative was designed to secure a national framework agreement supporting the UK's law enforcement agencies in managing and realising crypto assets. The process was initiated on 28th May 2025 and involved competitive tendering with a selective procurement method, composed of multiple stages including participation, tender, and demonstration. Situated in London, this tender fell under goods procurement, specifically focusing on industry-specific software and custody services. Although the tender process was active, it transitioned to cancellation due to the lack of submissions meeting required conditions by 8th July 2025, highlighting a missed opportunity for potential suppliers.

This tender initially offered extensive business growth prospects for companies specialising in crypto asset management and software solutions. With a framework value estimated between £800,000 and £40,000,000 and a potential duration of up to eight years, it represented a substantial commercial opportunity. Businesses well-suited to compete would have included those with expertise in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, capable of providing secure crypto storage and related services. Particularly, firms adept in handling complex legal and security requirements and offering comprehensive support services such as training would have found this a beneficial project. Despite the cancellation, the structured approach and significant financial scope underscored the demand and opportunity within the public sector for skilled providers in this innovative domain.

## Notice

BlueLight Commercial (BLC) are delivering a new national framework agreement on behalf of the Home Office to provide a secure crypto storage and services. This framework will support the delivery of the Economic Crime Plan 2 through provision of secure storage of crypto assets during legal proceedings and ensuring assets can be returned to owners, returned to victims or sold. UK law enforcement and government departments and agencies are seeing an increase in the use of cryptocurrencies for illicit purposes. This includes to facilitate the commission of a crime, launder the proceeds of crime, or crypto assets being obtained through the commission of crime as a benefit. As with all other areas of criminal investigation, these Assets can be seized under various legislative powers including the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, as amended (POCA), the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. This is an exciting opportunity to provide a centralised, single supplier framework agreement across UK law enforcement and government for a full end-to-end Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) based custody and trading service alongside support services including training. The supplier must be able to store and manage a wide range of Cryptocurrency and also enable the purchase of a variety of crypto assets. The average time between seizure of assets and conclusion of the legal proceedings (realisation) is within 1 year, for more complex cases can be 3 to 4 years. The successful framework supplier will be paid on a commission-only model based on the asset value at the time of realisation. Note the duration of the framework will be 4 years in the first instance with after such time the Authority may extend the term of the Framework by any number of defined periods, (each period a minimum of 1 year), provided that the total duration of the Framework Term does not exceed eight (8) years. The total estimated framework value is between PS800,000 and PS40,000,000 (ex VAT) and includes all extensions (up to 8 years). Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice The Authority has carried out preliminary market engagement. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was published under the Public Contracts 2015 on the Find a Tender

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The initial Framework period will be for four (4) years, after such time the Authority may extend the term of the Framework by any number of defined periods, (each period a minimum of 1 year), provided that the total duration of the Framework Term does not exceed eight (8) years. The framework duration is longer than 4 years because assets may be held by the supplier for longer than 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038336-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JS |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 66162000 - Custody services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 14:49 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038336-2025
- 28 May 2025 at 13:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028154-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038336-2025
  8th July 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028154-2025
  28th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bluelightcommercial.police.uk/
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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