---
title: "X-Ways Forensics and Imager- Support & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060e60"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# X-Ways Forensics and Imager- Support & Maintenance

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060e60

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## Summary

The procurement process led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside involved the renewal of support and maintenance for X-Ways Forensics and X-Ways Imager tools. This contract, categorised under the services industry, specifically for software support services, was awarded to X-Ways Software Technology AG, with operations based in Germany. The contract, identified by ID STA1 556, was executed using a direct procurement method, below threshold and thus without competition. This process, now in the award stage, began on 10th December 2025 and will conclude on 20th November 2026. As a sub-central government public authority, the buying organisation is located in Cottingham, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those with expertise in forensic and imaging tools. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) equipped with the capacity to deliver such specialised services can potentially benefit from engaging with similar contracts. Given the nature of this procurement, companies with existing technologies or competencies in digital forensics would find this opportunity aligns well with their offerings. Additionally, this showcases potential growth prospects for companies seeking to expand their client base within the public sector, especially those able to engage directly under non-competitive procurement conditions.

## Notice

X-Ways Forensics and X-Ways Imager are primary forensic and imaging tools utilised within the DFU, with perpetual licences. Support/Maintenance and Upgrade options need renewing for the next year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006595-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2025 - 20 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,594 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE |
| Locality | COTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU16 5SN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Local authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cottingham North |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | X-WAYS SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 12:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006595-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006595-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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