Scope
Reference
1243
Description
Provision of a mobile device data extract Kiosk solution across four police services (Avon and Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, Dorset and Wiltshire Police) that are party to the South West Forensics collaboration (SWF). The Digital Forensics Unit of SWF currently provide the four forces with kiosks for Level 1 extraction of data from suspect mobile devices. Those kiosks are now coming to end-of-life so a replacement solution is needed. The requirement is for a Digital Forensics Kiosk solution that includes:
• replacement kiosks for Level 1 data extraction from mobile devices, including burner phones
• solution which allows users to review and export data from force-networked terminals in an NEP compliant way with any required cloud platform being provided by the supplier
• Implementation services
• Ongoing service and support
• Training
Total value (estimated)
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 February 2026 to 17 February 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
6 August 2025
Engagement process description
THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSES OF IDENTIFYING SUPPLIERS TO TAKE PART IN EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT AND IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION.
Hosted in Devon and Cornwall Police, the South West Police Procurement Service (SWPPS) provides procurement services to Avon and Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Police.
On behalf of the South West Forensics collaboration (Avon and Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, Dorset and Wiltshire Police), SWPPS are currently undertaking preliminary market engagement and considering various route to market options in order to run a successful procurement process for the provision of a SWF Digital Kiosk solution.
SWPPS wish to invite potential suppliers who may be interested in assisting with this early market engagement to answer a number of specific questions relating to the provision of the requirement.
The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to consult with the wider marketplace to share our requirements and gather information whilst also providing information on our current position. We will be seeking input from the supply market to inform our requirements, to help formulate our specification and help identify routes to market.
If you are interested in supporting SWPPS with this engagement, please respond to this notice by emailing nicholas.jenkins@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk and we will be in touch with a Request for Information document. When making contact please include, "1243 SWF Digital Kiosks - RFI" in the Subject line of your email.
SWPPS are committed to ensuring fairness, openness and transparency, and to follow the Procurement Act 2023 The preliminary market engagement is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement market testing and engagement. Interested parties will not be prejudiced or advantaged by any response or lack thereof to the preliminary market engagement. This preliminary market engagement does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for SWPPS. SWPPS are not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to the preliminary market engagement.
Contracting authorities
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon & Somerse
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCBG-5572-BPZL
Valley Road
Portishead
BS20 8JJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJZW-2866-PYJW
Middlemoor
Exeter
EX2 7HQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRC-3544-CJTZ
Winfrith
Dorchester
DT2 8TZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK25 - Dorset
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNGJ-9878-JTJD
London Road
Devizes
SN10 2DN
United Kingdom
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government