Cryptoasset Investigation Services

HM Revenue & CustomscontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-066650Procurement Act 2023SME suitableplanning
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Estimated value

£3.4m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

10 Mar 2026

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Description

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are inviting suppliers to participate in a pre-market engagement exercise, to gather insights into 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 under consideration are as follows: Licenses to tracing software - specialist commercial SaaS tools to provide investigative, analytical and evidential capabilities to HMRC. Blockchain forensic investigative support - access to expert investigators for support handling the complexity of 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 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 HRMC are considering procuring two contracts from a single procurement approach (each with 2+1 contract length). The contracts are distinguished by their volumes: Contract 1: Provides per annum 55 licenses, 550 hours of investigative support, core training for a minimum of 55 people and advanced training for a minimum of 15 people. Total estimated value (over three years): 2.28m excluding VAT, 2.74m including VAT. Contract 2: Provides per annum 20 licenses, 200 hours of investigative support, core training for a minimum of 20 people and advanced training for a minimum of 15 people. Total estimated value (over three years): 1.14m excluding VAT, 1.37m including VAT.

Scope

Reference
SR3006954162
Total value
£3,420,000 excluding VAT
£4,110,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2029
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030
Main category
services
CPV classifications
48461000
79700000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)