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Opportunity overview
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are inviting suppliers to submit tenders for the supply of Cryptoasset Investigation Services.
HMRC are seeking to tackle the exploitation of cryptoassets being used to facilitate laundering or launder the proceeds of HMRC predicate offences.
The list of non-exhaustive services are as follows:
• Licenses to tracing Solutions - specialist commercial SaaS-based tools to provide investigative, analytical and evidential capabilities to HMRC.
• Blockchain forensic investigative support - access to expert investigators for support in investigating complex modern crypto-enabled crime, combating new and innovative criminal techniques, and supporting case work including developing courtroom-grade evidence.
• Application Programming Interface (API) calls - APIs that allow investigators to query blockchain data at scale, automatically, and in real time.
• Solution training.
• Training pathways for the upskilling of HMRC investigators, at both core and advanced levels.
These products/services are expected to be key enablers to delivering the following capabilities:
• Automated triage
• Deep forensic analytics
• Cross-chain tracing
• Attribution and risk scoring
• Bulk data and API handling
• Investigative support
• Advanced visualisation
• Alerts and proactive intelligence
• Secure, compliant operation
• Training, mobile triage support and administrative oversight.
This procurement is structured as 2 Lots within a single HMRC led Open Procedure resulting in the award of two separate contracts, one per Lot. It is not intended to establish a framework agreement. Suppliers may bid for either, or both Lots but shall only be awarded one.
Each contract shall be for a period of 2 years with an option to extend a further year (exercisable by HMRC only) and an option to purchase further services up to 15% per annum. The contracts are distinguished by their volumes:
Lot 1 - Contract 1: Provides per annum 55 licenses, 550 hours of investigative support, 2 million API calls, core training for up to 55 people and advanced training for up to 12 people.
Total estimated value (over three years and inclusive of 15% option): £2,622,000 excluding VAT.
Lot 2 - Contract 2: Provides per annum 20 licenses, 200 hours of investigative support, 1 million API calls, core training for up to 20 people and advanced training for up to 9 people.
Total estimated value (over three years and inclusive of 15% option): £1,311,000 excluding VAT.
The volumes (and values) stated for both Lots are are indicative only and the HMRC makes no representation that these volumes will remain the same throughout the Contract periods.
The requirement is structured to enable Suppliers to tender for any of the advertised Lots. To maximise opportunities for participation and support a diverse and resilient supplier base, the Authority intends that no supplier will be awarded more than one Lot.
Classification
CPV48461000 — Analytical or scientific software package
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
SR3006954162
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Suppliers who wish to participate in procurements are required to register on the Governments Central Digital Platform (CDP). Suppliers can submit their core supplier information and where a procurement opportunity arises, share this information with HMRC via the CDP. It is free to use and will mean you should no longer have to re-enter this information for each public procurement, but simply ensure it is up to date and subsequently shared. The CDP is available at gov.uk find tender.
This procurement will be conducted by way of an eSourcing event using HMRC's SAP Ariba eSourcing portal. You must ensure you are registered with the eSourcing portal to gain access to the procurement documentation when it is released, which will contain full details of the requirement.
If you are not already registered, the registration link is;
http://hmrc.sourcing-eu.ariba.com/ad/selfRegistration
As part of the registration process you will receive a system generated email asking you to activate your SAP Ariba supplier account by verifying your email address. Once you have completed the activation process you will receive a further email confirming the registration process is now complete and providing you with our organisation's account ID number. If an email response from HMRC is not received within one working day of your request, please contact; sapariba.hmrcsupport@hmrc.go.uk (after first checking your spam in-box) notifying non-receipt and confirming when your registration request was first made.
Once you have obtained your organisations account ID number, please email sajid.allibhaye@hmrc.gov.uk with your:
Contract title and reference
Your organisations HMRC SAP Ariba Account ID
Your organisations name
Your name
Your email address
Your telephone number
Once you have complied with the above, you will receive an email confirming access to the procurement event once it is built.
If you have already registered on the wider SAP Ariba network then you will also need to register on HMRC's SAP Ariba network in order to be added to this event.
Where a supplier is bidding for both Lots, they must indicate their preferred Lot within their bid submission.
If, following the completion of evaluations, they are ranked first for both Lots they shall be awarded their preferred Lot, and the remaining Lot shall be awarded to the supplier who obtained the next highest score for that Lot.
Recurrence
Dates
Entry 1
Starts
4 Sept 2028, 23:59
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Contract 1
Description
The Services as described within the Description section, but with the following volumes:
55 licenses + training,
550 hours of investigative support,
2 million API calls,
core training for up to 55 people
advanced training for up to 12 people.
Option to increase (or decrease) volumes by 15%.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Value
Including VAT
3,146,400
Amount
2,622,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Compliance Matrix
Description
Compliance with the Requirements Matrix, which shall be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis (weighting not applicable).
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
0.01
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical Questions
Description
A series of 10 technical questions covering the areas listed below, which shall assess bidders' technical ability to supply the required services. 50% weighting
Operational Capability - 4 questions
Technical and Specialist enablement - 4 questions
Delivery and Capability Development - 2 questions
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
49.99
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Management Activity
Description
A series of 10 questions which shall assess bidders' abilities to provide effective contract management and wider management activities.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
A single question assessing bidders' Social Value proposals that they will commit to if successful.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Demonstration
Description
Live demonstrations of bidders' Solutions, comprising of 3 sub-elements.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, HMRC has applied proportionate Conditions of Participation which are limited to those considered necessary to ensure bidders have the minimum capability and capacity required to deliver the contract.
The Authority will assess bidders' financial capacity to ensure that they have the minimum financial standing required to deliver the contract.
In addition, technical facilities and/or measures to ensure compliance with the UK GDPR will be assessed.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Bidders are required to provide 3 contract examples that demonstrates experience of delivering similar contracts.
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
2 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Apr 2030, 23:59
Renewal
Description
Each contract will include an option for a single 12-month extension, exercisable by HMRC only.
Options
Description
The ability to increase (or decrease) the volumes stated in the description (or as included within the signed Contracts) by up to 15% at the start of each contractual year.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Contract 2
Description
The Services as described within the Description section, but with the following volumes:
20 licenses + training,
200 hours of investigative support,
1 million API calls,
Core training for up to 20 people
Advanced training for up to 9 people.
Option to increase (or decrease) volumes by 15%.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Value
Including VAT
1,573,200
Amount
1,311,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Compliance Matrix
Description
Compliance with the Requirements Matrix, which shall be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis (weighting not applicable).
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
0.01
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical Questions
Description
A series of 10 technical questions covering the areas listed below, which shall assess bidders' technical ability to supply the required services. 50% weighting
Operational Capability - 4 questions
Technical and Specialist enablement - 4 questions
Delivery and Capability Development - 2 questions
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
49.99
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Management Activity
Description
A series of 10 questions which shall assess bidders' abilities to provide effective contract management and wider management activities.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
A single question assessing bidders' Social Value proposals that they will commit to if successful.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Demonstration
Description
Live demonstrations of bidders' Solutions, comprising of 3 sub-elements.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, HMRC has applied proportionate Conditions of Participation which are limited to those considered necessary to ensure bidders have the minimum capability and capacity required to deliver the contract.
The Authority will assess bidders' financial capacity to ensure that they have the minimum financial standing required to deliver the contract.
In addition, technical facilities and/or measures to ensure compliance with the UK GDPR will be assessed.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Bidders are required to provide 3 contract examples that demonstrates experience of delivering similar contracts.
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
2 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Apr 2030, 23:59
Renewal
Description
Each contract will include an option for a single 12-month extension, exercisable by HMRC only.
Options
Description
The ability to increase (or decrease) the volumes stated in the description (or as included within the signed Contracts) by up to 15% at the start of each contractual year.
Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1A 2BQ · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom
Notice and amendment history
2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
2 VERSIONS
1
021324-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
2
096029-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
HMRC is running an open tender for cryptoasset investigation services across two lots. Requirements include blockchain tracing software licences, API access, forensic investigative support, and core/advanced training. Suppliers may bid for one or both lots, but no supplier may be awarded more than one lot.
Who this may suit
Relevant to suppliers of blockchain analytics and tracing platforms, cryptoasset forensic investigation services, blockchain-data APIs, and investigator training.
Key points identified
Service scopeProvide cryptoasset tracing solutions, forensic investigative support, blockchain-data APIs, and training.Evidence: The notice lists licences to tracing solutions, blockchain forensic investigative support, API calls, solution training and training pathways.
Required capabilitiesSupport automated triage, forensic analytics, cross-chain tracing, attribution/risk scoring, bulk API handling, visualisation, alerts, investigative support and secure compliant operation.Evidence: The notice identifies these as capabilities the products/services are expected to enable.
Lot award restrictionA supplier may tender for either or both lots, but may be awarded only one lot.Evidence: "Suppliers may bid for either, or both Lots but shall only be awarded one."
97% approved-analysis confidence6 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
HMRC is running an open tender for cryptoasset investigation services across two lots. Requirements include blockchain tracing software licences, API access, forensic investigative support, and core/advanced training. Suppliers may bid for one or both lots, but no supplier may be awarded more than one lot.
Who this may suit
Relevant to suppliers of blockchain analytics and tracing platforms, cryptoasset forensic investigation services, blockchain-data APIs, and investigator training.
Key deliverables
SaaS blockchain tracing and analytics licences
Blockchain forensic investigative support
Blockchain-data API calls
Core and advanced investigator training
Capabilities for triage, cross-chain tracing, attribution, risk scoring, visualisation, alerts and compliant operation
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
6 criteria identified
Service scope
99% confidence
Provide cryptoasset tracing solutions, forensic investigative support, blockchain-data APIs, and training.
View supporting evidence
The notice lists licences to tracing solutions, blockchain forensic investigative support, API calls, solution training and training pathways.
Required capabilities
98% confidence
Support automated triage, forensic analytics, cross-chain tracing, attribution/risk scoring, bulk API handling, visualisation, alerts, investigative support and secure compliant operation.
View supporting evidence
The notice identifies these as capabilities the products/services are expected to enable.
Lot award restriction
99% confidence
A supplier may tender for either or both lots, but may be awarded only one lot.
View supporting evidence
"Suppliers may bid for either, or both Lots but shall only be awarded one."
Lot 1 volumes
99% confidence
55 licences; 550 investigative-support hours; 2 million API calls; core training for up to 55 people; advanced training for up to 12 people per annum.
View supporting evidence
Lot 1 description and main notice description.
Lot 2 volumes
99% confidence
20 licences; 200 investigative-support hours; 1 million API calls; core training for up to 20 people; advanced training for up to 9 people per annum.
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Lot 2 description and main notice description.
Supplier eligibility criteria
99% confidence
Unknown from the supplied notice data.
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No selection, exclusion, financial standing, insurance, location or company-size requirements are supplied.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Lot 1 estimated value
98% confidence
£2,622,000 excluding VAT, stated as over three years and inclusive of the 15% option.
View supporting evidence
Main notice description; Lot 1 value amount is 2622000 GBP.
Lot 2 estimated value
98% confidence
£1,311,000 excluding VAT, stated as over three years and inclusive of the 15% option.
View supporting evidence
Main notice description; Lot 2 value amount is 1311000 GBP.
Total estimated value
99% confidence
£3,933,000.
View supporting evidence
Process value maximum is 3933000 GBP; this equals the two stated lot values.
Contract term
99% confidence
Two years, with an HMRC-only option to extend by one further year.
View supporting evidence
The notice states each contract is for two years with an HMRC-only option to extend a further year.
Volume flexibility
97% confidence
Lot descriptions state an option to increase or decrease volumes by 15%; the main description also refers to an option to purchase further services up to 15% per annum.
View supporting evidence
Lot descriptions and main notice description use different wording for the 15% option.
Volume commitment
99% confidence
Indicative only; HMRC makes no representation that stated volumes will remain the same during the contract periods.
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Main notice description.
Delivery
Delivery location
95% confidence
United Kingdom.
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Delivery location is recorded as region UK, country United Kingdom.
Service delivery model
99% confidence
Unknown.
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The supplied data does not state onsite, remote or hybrid delivery arrangements.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Procedure
99% confidence
Open procedure.
View supporting evidence
Procurement method and procurement method details are both recorded as open/Open procedure.
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Open tender.
View supporting evidence
Display status is open, stage is tender, and source status is active.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
9 November 2026, 12:00 UTC.
View supporting evidence
Process and both lots record submission deadline as 2026-11-09T12:00:00Z.
Framework
99% confidence
Not intended to establish a framework agreement.
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Main notice description.
Lots
99% confidence
Two lots, resulting in two separate contracts, one per lot.
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Main notice description and supplied lot records.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Publication-date inconsistency
99% confidence
The process publication timestamp is 10 March 2026, while the tender-notice document is dated 12 October 2026; the source data does not explain the difference.
View supporting evidence
process.published_at is 2026-03-10T13:14:43Z; tender notice document published_at and source_updated_at are 2026-10-12.
Indicative demand
99% confidence
Stated volumes and values are indicative and may change during the contract period.
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HMRC states it makes no representation that volumes will remain the same throughout the contract periods.
Award concentration restriction
99% confidence
Winning suppliers cannot be awarded more than one lot, which limits aggregate award potential for a bidder pursuing both lots.
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The notice states no supplier will be awarded more than one lot.
15% option wording
98% confidence
The notice describes the 15% option differently: lot descriptions refer to volume increases or decreases, while the main description refers to purchasing further services up to 15% per annum.
View supporting evidence
Supplied lot descriptions and main notice description.
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