---
title: "Forensic Net"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068985"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# Forensic Net

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068985

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service, as a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning phase for its "Forensic Net" project, a comprehensive digital forensics platform. This procurement is situated in London but spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The project's aim is to create a scalable solution supporting evidence handling and AI-enhanced forensic analysis. The key milestone scheduled is a market engagement event on 28th April 2026. Interested parties should express their interest by 14th August 2026; the procurement process will be facilitated through the Authority’s Coupa portal and TechUK engagement events.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and internet support. Businesses with expertise in digital forensics, AI, and high-performance computing environments are well-placed to compete. The procurement, which falls within the services category and exceeds threshold criteria, offers a lucrative contract starting in October 2027 and possibly extending until 2037. Innovative firms capable of deploying scalable forensic solutions and managing complex cases will find this initiative aligned with their growth aspirations. Engaging early in the market phase can provide competitive advantages for potential suppliers.

## Notice

A single, scalable digital forensics platform supporting evidence ingest, examination, AI-enabled analysis, case management, reporting and court submission, with high-performance compute and specialist environments.

### Planning Information

Expressions of interest should be submitted via the commercial mailbox. There is an initial market engagement being presented via TechUK on Tuesday 28th April. If interested suppliers should contact the Authority to be registered for the Tech UK event. 
Further PME engagements will be handled via the Authority's Coupa sourcing portal as will any resulting competitive process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037043-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2JL |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 11:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037043-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037043-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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