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BLC0218 Crypto Capabilities Framework-Prior Information Notice

Bluelight Commercial Ltd · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:34.

Opportunity overview

BlueLight Commercial are working in collaboration with UK policing and government organisations and agencies to seek information from the digital asset software and services market to inform a procurement process. The procurement is to establish a two-lot framework. Lot 1: Storage and Realisation is for a software as a service custody solution to store seized digital assets and to realise these assets. Lot 2: Track and Trace is for software for blockchain forensic analysis. The purpose of this engagement is to obtain information about licensing, pricing models and insurance. The procurement process will commence in the first quarter of the 2025 financial year. To engage in this process suppliers are required to register with the BlueLight electronic tendering portal (In-Tend) to access the documentation. Please note that it is free to register on In-Tend, which can be accessed via https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders.

Classification

  • CPV48100000 — Industry specific software package
  • CPV48482000 — Business intelligence software package
  • CPV66160000 — Trust and custody services
  • CPV72212100 — Industry specific software development services
  • CPV72212482 — Business intelligence software development services

Lots

  • Crypto Capabilities (Lot 1 Storage and Realisation)Value not stated
  • Crypto Capabilities (Lot 2 Track and Trace)Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
BLC0218
Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Communication

Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2025, 00:00

Classification

Id
66160000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Trust and custody services

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Crypto Capabilities (Lot 1 Storage and Realisation)
Status
planned
Description
BlueLight Commercial is looking to use the responses to the RFI to inform the procurement process for a crypto capabilities framework agreement. The framework will be divided into two lots. Lot 1 Storage and Realisation and Lot 2 Track and Trace. In particular, BlueLight Commercial is looking to assess the market with respect to:1. Licensing models-flexible approach to user licenses.2. Hierarchy of users-are the solutions compatible with use by law enforcement where different permissions may be granted, and cases can be reviewed by senior management.3. Pricing model and insurance requirements.It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published in Find a Tender Service (FTS). This PIN is not a pre-qualification questionnaire and is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process and is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise only to help inform a subsequent procurement exercise. Please note BlueLight Commercial may ask some follow up questions based on responses to the RFI. All clarifications from suppliers to be submitted through the BlueLight e-tender portal by 10am on the 18th February 2025 and all responses to the RFI must be submitted via the portal by the 20th February 2025. Additional information: Lot 1 Contract Value: Commission based, with rate subject to engagement with suppliers. Consideration would also be given to a fixed annual fee, subject to supplier engagement.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Crypto Capabilities (Lot 2 Track and Trace)
Status
planned
Description
BlueLight Commercial is looking to use the responses to the RFI to inform the procurement process for a crypto capabilities framework agreement. The framework will be divided into two lots. Lot 1 Storage and Realisation and Lot 2 Track and Trace. In particular. BlueLight Commercial is looking to assess the market with respect to:1. Licensing models-flexible approach to user licenses.2. Hierarchy of users-are the solutions compatible with use by law enforcement where different permissions may be granted, and cases can be reviewed by senior management.3. Pricing model and insurance requirements.It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published in Find a Tender Service (FTS). This PIN is not a pre-qualification questionnaire and is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process and is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise only to help inform a subsequent procurement exercise.All clarifications from suppliers to be submitted through the BlueLight e-tender portal by 10am on the 18th February 2025 and all responses to the RFI must be submitted via the portal by the 20th February 2025.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
66160000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Trust and custody services
Entry 2
Id
72212100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Industry specific software development services
Entry 3
Id
48100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Industry specific software package
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
48482000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Business intelligence software package
Entry 2
Id
72212482
Scheme
CPV
Description
Business intelligence software development services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-137762
Name
Bluelight Commercial Ltd

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Birmingham
Postal Code
B4 6DG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
03
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Public order and safety

Identifier

Legal Name
Bluelight Commercial Ltd

Contact

Name
Emma Barksby
Telephone
+44 07483963661

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Birmingham · UK · B4 6DG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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