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title: "Digital Forensics Software Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca85"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Digital Forensics Software Renewal

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ca85

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Digital Forensics Software Renewal" was undertaken by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, located in Leeds, United Kingdom, under the classification of public authority within the sub-central government. The contract pertains to the software package and information systems industry. This direct award process follows the Procurement Act 2023 for the renewal of digital forensic tools essential to the operational capability of digital forensic units. The process had progressed to the award stage on 14th July 2026, with a contract period starting on 27th July 2026 and ending on 27th June 2027. The procurement method was direct due to technical exclusivity and the need for continuity in critical operations.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities by engaging suppliers of specialised digital forensic software, particularly those with proprietary tools integral to law enforcement analysis and operations. Large-scale businesses like Magnet Forensics LLC, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to their ability to provide unique, technically exclusive solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing systems. The direct award process aims to maintain service continuity while exploring long-term procurement options, offering businesses the chance to demonstrate their value in key operational technology environments.

## Notice

Digital forensic tools that underpin core DFU operational capability, specifically: * Graykey: critical capability for extraction of data from locked mobile devices, including cases where passcodes are unknown. * Axiom: primary forensic analysis platform used across DFU for processing and interpreting digital evidence recovered from devices. * Griffeye: specialist tool for analysis, categorisation and grading of indecent images of children, including integration with CAID. * Outrider: frontline triage capability enabling rapid on-scene assessment and prioritisation of digital devices.

### Procurement Information

The authority intends to directly award a contract for digital software licences under the Procurement Act 2023 on the grounds of technical exclusivity and protection of exclusive rights. The software is proprietary and only available from the incumbent supplier. It is integrated into critical operational systems and supports established workflows, datasets and evidential requirements. Switching to an alternative would incur disproportionate cost, technical risk, and operational disruption, including system revalidation and potential impact on service continuity. The authority has determined that no reasonable alternatives exist and that a direct award represents best value for money. A Transparency Notice is therefore being published in accordance with statutory requirements. This is a time-limited 12-month award necessary to ensure continuity of service while a compliant procurement route to market is finalised, following delays outside the authority's control.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066046-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 27 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £214,445 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAGNET FORENSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 10:14 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066046-2026
- 14 Jul 2026 at 10:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066035-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066046-2026
  14th July 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066035-2026
  14th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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