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BLC0239 Crypto Capabilities: Blockchain Analysis

Bluelight Commercial Limited · Local or regional public body

In brief

Bluelight Commercial Limited has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £20,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2028.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 31 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Bluelight Commercial (BLC) is undertaking pre-market engagement with suppliers to gain insight into the market for cryptoasset investigation software and associated services. BLC is working in partnership with the Home Office, law enforcement organisations, and other government departments and agencies to explore the procurement of digital tools and related services that will enhance investigative capabilities in the prevention, detection and investigation of financial crime. The licences and services under consideration include: • Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions that provide cryptoasset tracing, investigation and analytical capabilities. • A range of licence types and licensing…Read the full description
Bluelight Commercial (BLC) is undertaking pre-market engagement with suppliers to gain insight into the market for cryptoasset investigation software and associated services. BLC is working in partnership with the Home Office, law enforcement organisations, and other government departments and agencies to explore the procurement of digital tools and related services that will enhance investigative capabilities in the prevention, detection and investigation of financial crime. The licences and services under consideration include: • Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions that provide cryptoasset tracing, investigation and analytical capabilities. • A range of licence types and licensing models to support optimal utilisation across participating organisations. • Licence management and administrative services. • Specialist investigative support, including assistance with complex investigations and the development of evidential packages for criminal proceedings. • Application Programming Interface (API) services to enable investigators to query blockchain data in real time. • Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to enhance investigative effectiveness and operational efficiency. • Secure-by-design solutions that incorporate appropriate security controls and safeguards. • Coverage of a broad range of cryptoassets, blockchain networks and related technologies. BLC is considering the establishment of a multi-supplier framework for the provision of the tools and services described above.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 098896-2026

Last time this was bought

BLC0218a Crypto Capabilities: Storage and Realisation

Won by
Withheld Section94 supplier
Awarded
12 October 2026
Value
£40,000,000
Bids
8

Matched on Bluelight Commercial Limited, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Procurements

46

Awards

16

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

  1. Adobe Licenses for the London Borough of Lewisham

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    Closing soon11 hours leftSuitable for SMEs

    £55kestimated
  2. Client Support Framework (CSF)

    East West Rail Company LimitedUK-wideArchitecture and engineering, Environmental services

    Closing soon11 hours leftExpress interest3 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £350mframework ceiling
  3. Procurement of a 'Local Authority' Legal Case Management System

    North Tyneside Borough CouncilNorth EastIT services and software, Legal services

    Closing soon11 hours left

    £200kestimated
  4. Libraries Scotland eNewspaper and eMagazine

    Scottish Library and Information CouncilScotlandLeisure, culture and events, IT services and software

    Closing soon11 hours left

    £1.6mestimated
  5. Fleet Management System

    North East Derbyshire District CouncilEast MidlandsIT services and software, Vehicles and fleet

    Closing soon11 hours leftSmall contract

    £30kestimated

From notice 098896-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 20 October 2026.