--- title: "Crypto Capabilities: Storage and Realisation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654d8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0654d8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0654d8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0654d8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED" published: "2026-02-16" --- # Crypto Capabilities: Storage and Realisation Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654d8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0654d8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0654d8.json) ## Summary BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED has initiated a tender titled "Crypto Capabilities: Storage and Realisation" for a national framework agreement aimed at providing secure storage and services for crypto assets. This framework aligns with the Economic Crime Plan 2 and will assist UK law enforcement and government bodies in managing assets obtained through crypto-related crime. Headquartered in London, the buying organisation is a sub-central government authority. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, follows a selective method with expression of interest by 20 March 2026. Award announcements are expected by 4 August 2026. The estimated framework value spans between £800,000 and £40,000,000, with a maximum contract duration of eight years including extensions. This tender presents significant business opportunities for firms specialising in industry-specific software packages, financial systems software, and software-related services to support government initiatives against economic crime. The framework is suitable for businesses capable of delivering a robust Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution for custody and trading services alongside training support. With a competitive flexible procedure spanning participation, tender, and demonstration stages, businesses that demonstrate a strong technical, pricing, and social value proposition can thrive. The single-supplier framework offers high growth potential with commission-based payment for asset realisation, inviting expertise in secure cryptocurrency management and diverse asset trading operations. ## 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 and possible realisations (up to 8 years), further information is provided in the Stage 1 Briefing Document. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The initial contract 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/013828-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 16 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Aug 2026 - 18 Aug 2030 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 48442000 - Financial systems software package - 72260000 - Software-related services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2026 at 13:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013828-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013828-2026 16th February 2026 - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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