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title: "Digital Forensic Software Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca8f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Digital Forensic Software Renewal

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ca8f

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## Summary

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the renewal of digital forensic software essential to their Digital Forensic Unit (DFU) operations. This contract, titled "Digital Forensic Software Renewal," falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and is located in Leeds, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method under the Procurement Act 2023 due to technical exclusivity, and the need to ensure continuity of service while a compliant procurement route is finalised. The contract period spans from 14th July 2026 to 27th June 2027, with a total gross value of £257,334. Magnet Forensics LLC, based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, is the awarded supplier for this critical capability enhancement.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in digital forensic tools and software systems. Given the technical requirements and proprietary nature of the software, businesses with expertise in digital evidence processing and mobile device data extraction would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. As the project ensures operational continuity for essential forensic investigations, companies that offer innovative solutions or enhancements compatible with existing systems could stand out in such highly specialised procurement processes.

## 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. * Outrider: frontline triage capability enabling rapid on-scene assessment and prioritisation of digital devices.

### Procurement Information

Single supplier - technical reasons 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/066060-2026 |
| 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 | 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 | 13 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 | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| 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 10:23 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066060-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066060-2026
  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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