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

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/blc0228-digital-forensic-software-and-tools-dfs-t-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04ee0e). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED: "BLC0228 Digital Forensic Software and Tools (DFS&T) Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £800,512,167. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 27 Feb 2026, 14:00 GMT. Published submission portal: sell2.in-tend.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/bluelight-commercial-limited-GB-COH-12517649)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £800,512,167 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 27 February 2026 at 14:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Computer-related equipment, Data-processing machines (hardware), Database and operating software package, IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, Industry specific software package (+1 more)
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 12 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/blc0228-digital-forensic-software-and-tools-dfs-t-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04ee0e#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04ee0e`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** Police Contracting Authorities and/or Police and Crime Commissioners, for a full list go to: https://www.police.uk/forces
Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners
MOD Police, PSNI, Police Scotland, British Transport Police, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, Police Forces of British Overseas Territories, British Sovereign Base Areas and British Crown Dependencies, Financial Intelligence Unit Jersey.
Local Authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Combined Authorities, Mayoral Combined Authorities and Combined County Authorities
UK Fire and Rescue Services
Home Office, MoJ, FCDO, DWP, Department for Business and Trade and DEFRA: including their associated agencies and non-departmental public bodies.
APCC, NPCC, College of Policing, Border Force, IOPC, BlueLight Commercial and Police Digital Services
Organisations set up under the Crime and Courts Act 2013
NHS Bodies · open scheme: new suppliers can join during the term

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/blc0228-digital-forensic-software-and-tools-dfs-t-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04ee0e#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [sell2.in-tend.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsell2.in-tend.co.uk%2Fblpd%2Fhome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/blc0228-digital-forensic-software-and-tools-dfs-t-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04ee0e#participate

## Description
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

## Lots (1)
### Lot LOT-0001: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0001`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 30210000, 30230000, 42992000, 48100000, 48600000, 72000000

- **Estimated Value:** £800,512,167

- **Contract Period:** 26/05/2026 to 26/05/2034

- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** BLC0228 Digital Forensic Software and Tools (DFS&T) Framework (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **Axon Public Safety UK Limited, CCL-Forensics Limited, Chorus Intelligence Limited (+10 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-164325`, `GB-FTS-106507`, `GB-COH:07814100`, `GB-COH:SC538756`, `GB-FTS-179084`, `GB-FTS-97947`, `GB-PPON:PGXX-1857-XZMQ`, `GB-FTS-157765`, `GB-FTS-155327`, `GB-FTS-158827`, `GB-COH-02174990`, `GB-COH:10993647`
  - Value: £960,614,600
  - Date: 01/07/2026

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** BLC0228 Digital Forensic Software and Tools (DFS&T) Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £960,614,600
  - Signed Date: 21/09/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F002402-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-14T13:42:31.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-16T02:37:38.415Z
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