Scope
Reference
JPS3141
Description
Surrey and Sussex Police require advanced digital forensic tools to support investigations involving digital evidence. We are particularly looking at where automation and solutions can provide the following:
- Rapid extraction and analysis of digital evidence
- Support for a wide range of devices and data formats
- Integration with existing forensic workflows
- Enhanced reporting capabilities for court presentation
- Improved efficiency and accuracy in investigations
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services
Contract locations
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31 January 2026
Engagement process description
Surrey Police, acting on behalf of themselves and Sussex Police have begun engaging with forensic solution providers to better understand the benefits of automated processing and automated workflows to increase our efficiency 24/7.and how these can help Surrey and Sussex meet the following objectives:
-Reduced Spend on outsourced services
- Rapid extraction and analysis of digital evidence
- Support for a wide range of devices and data formats
- Integration with existing forensic workflows
- Enhanced reporting capabilities for court presentation
- Improved efficiency and accuracy in investigations
As part of this engagement we are inviting suppliers to demonstrate their solution capability, and where suitable we are asking to test these to further understand what capability there is on the market.
We have already begun testing with Magnet Forensics LLC, and plan to approach other suppliers in the market also.
Contracting authority
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTBH-8315-RNZP
PO Box 412
Guildford
GU3 1YJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government