Open tender · Notice 096029-2026
Cryptoasset Investigation Services
- Value
- £3.9m
- Closes
- 9 Nov 2026 (25 days)
- Where
- UK-wide
- Lots
- 2
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 2 Apr 2027 – 1 Apr 2029
In plain English
HMRC wants to buy cryptoasset investigation services, including blockchain tracing software licences, expert forensic investigators, API access and training, to help tackle money laundering linked to crypto crime. The work is split into two lots (larger and smaller volume contracts) with a 2-year term from April 2027, plus a possible 1-year extension and up to 15% extra spend per year.
Good fit for: Specialist blockchain analytics or forensic investigation firms serving law enforcement and financial crime agencies.
- Suppliers can only win one lot, not both
the Authority intends that no supplier will be awarded more than one Lot
- Must provide courtroom-grade evidence support
supporting case work including developing courtroom-grade evidence
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What the buyer says
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 on…
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 12 Oct 2026.
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