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In deliveryUnited KingdomGoodsFramework agreement£800,512,167Add to pipeline

BLC0228 Digital Forensic Software and Tools (DFS&T) Framework

Awarded to Axon Public Safety UK Limited, CCL-Forensics Limited, Chorus Intelligence Limited +9 more

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED(buyer)

Published
Published 17 March 2025
Deadline
Closed 27 February 2026
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Overview

BlueLight Commercial has established an Open Framework for Digital Forensic Software and Tools (DFS&T) aligned with the Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice (2025), with an estimated value of £800.5 million. The framework, awarded to 12 suppliers including Axon Public Safety UK Limited, CCL-Forensics Limited, Nuix Technology UK Limited, and others on 1 July 2026, is now in delivery and supports UK policing and agencies in achieving compliance with forensic quality and integrity standards. The scope excludes case management systems and may be reviewed to reflect updates to regulatory standards throughout the contract term.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£800,512,167
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
17 March 2025
Questions by
13 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Data-processing machines (hardware)Computer-related equipmentSpecial-purpose electrical goodsIndustry specific software packageDatabase and operating software packageIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Award outcome

Award date
1 July 2026
Contract period
26 May 2026 → 26 May 2034
Contract length
8 years
Bids received
13
Winners
  • Axon Public Safety UK Limited
  • CCL-Forensics Limited
  • Chorus Intelligence Limited
  • Cyacomb Ltd.
  • First Forensic Solutions Ltd
  • Forensic Analytics Limited
  • Gladiator Forensics LLC
  • MSAB
  • Magnet Forensics, LLC
  • Nuix Technology UK Limited
  • Softcat
  • Veritone UK Ltd

This contract ends on 26 May 2034.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

13

10 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 30% received only one.

Who bid

  • Securium ltd
  • Axon Public Safety UK LimitedWinner
  • CCL-Forensics LimitedWinner
  • Chorus Intelligence LimitedWinner
  • Cyacomb Limited
  • First Forensic Solutions LTDWinner
  • Gladiator Forensics LLCWinner
  • Magnet Forensics LLC
  • Micro Systemation Limited
  • Veritone
  • Nuix Technology UK LimitedWinner
  • Softcat Plc

+1 more

How bids were scored

Price 100% · Quality 0%

  • Simple description100%

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Market context

Typical award in Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

£119,560

Median of 2,365 awards in the last 24 months

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED in the last 12 months

14

contracts awarded, worth £156,917,165 in total

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Award Update · Contract Update

    21 October 2026

  2. Award Update · Contract Update

    14 October 2026

  3. Contract

    14 October 2026

  4. Award Update · Contract Update

    2 July 2026

  5. Contract

    2 July 2026

  6. Tender Update

    13 January 2026

  7. Contract Notice

    12 January 2026

  8. Prior Information Notice

    24 June 2025

  9. Planning Update

    3 April 2025

  10. Planning Update

    17 March 2025

  11. Prior Information Notice

    17 March 2025

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