Scope
Description
The NCA is seeking tenders for the provision of Digital Forensic Services, both nationally and internationally, to support the National Crime Agency (NCA)'s priorities. The scope of the requirement includes the delivery of a wide range of digital forensic capabilities to assist operational activity aligned with the Authority's strategic objectives. The Authority published a Prior Information Notice (PIN), Notice Identifier: 2024/S 000-006426, on 28 February 2024, to explore the most effective way to deliver forensics services. Following further market engagement, the Authority has amended certain principles and requirements initially outlined in the PIN. Interested Bidders are advised that only the information contained within this UK 4: Tender Notice and the associated procurement documents should be relied upon for full and accurate details of the requirement. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of four (4) years, with the option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months at the discretion of the Authority. This procurement will result in three bespoke Contracts for Services. Full details of the requirement are included within Schedule 1- Specification. This procurement is being conducted under the Procurement Act 2023, in accordance with the guidelines for an Open Procedure.
Total value (estimated)
- £39,000,000 excluding VAT
- £46,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 December 2025 to 31 December 2029
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
The Contract Term for each Contract is four years, with an optional 12-month extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 June 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 June 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All details pertaining to this procurement exercise are available via the Authority's e-procurement portal, ATAMIS. To access the opportunity and submit a response, please follow the steps below: 1. Register and Create an Account Bidders must first register on the ATAMIS supplier portal. If you are already registered, you do not need to register again. 2. Log in: Access the supplier portal here: https://nca-atamis.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= 3. Locate the opportunity Once logged in, navigate to the "Opportunities" or "My Proposals and Quotes" section to find the relevant procurement opportunity. The Opportunity is titled Digital Forensics Procurement and the Reference Number is C1417. 4. Submit Your Response Please refer to ATAMIS to confirm where responses should be entered directly or attachments should be uploaded. Responses must be submitted before the stated deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted. 5. Clarification Questions For any procurement-related queries, Bidders must use the ATAMIS portal to raise a clarification question. All clarification questions and responses will be managed and published within ATAMIS. If you are unable to locate the opportunity after completing the above steps, or if you encounter any issues with account registration or logging in, please contact ATAMIS support at support@atamis.co.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| PQP | Price per quality point. |
Quality |
Weighting description
Tenders will be evaluated on a 'Price per Quality' ("PQP") basis.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
National Crime Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXND-4441-TZHH
PO Box 58345
London
NW1W 9JJ
United Kingdom
Email: nahida.khanom@nca.gov.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - central government