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BlueLight Commercial are approaching the market nationally to establish an Open Framework for the provision of Digital Forensic Software and Tools.
The scope of this framework has been established in alignment with the Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice (2025), ensuring it reflects the current statutory requirements placed on local forensic units. This framework is intended to include all suppliers of Digital Forensic Software and Tools that support policing and agencies in meeting their obligations under the code. We seek to ensure that Software and Tools on the framework enable forces to achieve compliance, maintain quality standards and uphold the integrity and reliability of digital forensic processes in line with regulatory expectations. Inclusion on this framework does not require suppliers themselves to be accredited or directly compliant with Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice, but the Software and Tools they provide must support end users in meeting those requirements.
We reserve the right to review and amend the scope of this framework as required to reflect any updates, revisions, or iterations of the Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice and associated standards throughout the duration of the framework agreement.
Following national consultation, it has been agreed that case management systems will not be included within the scope of this framework. This ensures the framework remains focused on digital forensic software and tooling, avoiding overlap with other national procurement activity.
The stated estimated contract value includes provision for anticipated annual price increases over the potential contract term, in line with expected inflationary and market-related cost pressures. In addition, the value incorporates an allowance to cover estimated expenditure that may arise from use by additional participating or associated agencies during the life of the contract.
The estimated value is therefore not a guarantee of spend but represents a prudent upper limit for procurement and transparency purposes
Framework contract: £960,614,600 total value shared among 12 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axon Public Safety UK Limited | 07390059 | ~£80,051,217 | 1 lot Lot LOT-0001 | - |
| CCL-Forensics Limited | 05314495 | ~£80,051,217 | 1 lot Lot LOT-0001 | - |
| Chorus Intelligence Limited | 07814100 | ~£80,051,217 | 1 lot Lot LOT-0001 | LOBBYIST Policy Connect Limited (8 quarters) |
| Cyacomb Limited | SC538756 | ~£80,051,217 | 1 lot Lot LOT-0001 | - |
| First Forensic Solutions LTD | NI073253 | ~£80,051,217 | 1 lot Lot LOT-0001 | - |
| Forensic Analytics Limited | 08606475 | ~£80,051,217 | 1 lot Lot LOT-0001 | - |
| Gladiator Forensics LLC | Procurement ID: PGXX-1857-XZMQ | ~£80,051,217 | 1 lot Lot LOT-0001 | - |
| Magnet Forensics LLC | Procurement ID: PTHP-4623-HLQG | ~£80,051,217 | 1 lot Lot LOT-0001 | - |
| Micro Systemation Limited | 06783784 | ~£80,051,217 | 1 lot Lot LOT-0001 | - |
| Nuix Technology UK Limited | 07945899 | ~£80,051,217 | 1 lot Lot LOT-0001 | - |
| Softcat Plc | 02174990 | ~£80,051,217 | 1 lot Lot LOT-0001 | - |
| Veritone | 10993647 | ~£80,051,217 | 1 lot Lot LOT-0001 | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 13 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 May 2026 – May 2034 | £800,512,167 | 13 | Gladiator Forensics LLC Magnet Forensics LLC | pending |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Axon Public Safety UK Limited | Lot 1 | Won |
| CCL-Forensics Limited | Lot 1 | Won |
| Chorus Intelligence Limited | Lot 1 | Won |
| Cyacomb Limited | Lot 1 | Won |
| First Forensic Solutions LTD | Lot 1 | Won |
| Forensic Analytics Limited | Lot 1 | Won |
| Gladiator Forensics LLC | Lot 1 | Won |
| Magnet Forensics LLC | Lot 1 | Won |
| Micro Systemation Limited | Lot 1 | Won |
| Nuix Technology UK Limited | Lot 1 | Won |
| Softcat Plc | Lot 1 | Won |
| Veritone | Lot 1 | Won |
| Securium ltd | Lot 1 | Unsuccessful |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £1,797,308,805 in 19,986 payments (over £25k) from Department for Work and Pensions, HMRC, Metropolitan Police, NHS England, Welsh Government and 103 more public bodies (2010-04-14 to 2026-08-27).
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Extended return of survey deadline from 4th April to 11th April - this is due to several reports of issues with accessing.
e-sender version did not include "options" amended on Central Digital Platform to include "Options"