Cryptoasset Investigation Services
The contract covers cryptoasset investigation services for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the UK government department responsible for tax administration and customs, to help identify and investigate cryptoassets linked to money laundering and proceeds of HMRC predicate offences. The supplier is expected to provide specialist software licences, blockchain forensic investigative support, real-time and bulk blockchain data through API calls, solution training, and core and advanced training pathways for HMRC investigators. The services must support automated triage, cross-chain tracing, attribution and risk scoring, deep forensic analysis, courtroom-grade evidence, proactive intelligence, secure compliant operations, visualisation, and mobile investigative capability. Each lot has a two-year term with an HMRC-only option to extend by one year and to vary volumes by up to 15%; Lot 1 is valued at £2,622,000 excluding VAT over three years including the option, while Lot 2 is valued at £1,311,000 excluding VAT. Delivery locations are not specified. The critical mandatory requirement is passing the Requirements Matrix assessment, with bidders also required to demonstrate the technical capability of their proposed solutions.
Buyer: HM Revenue & Customs. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 12 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £3.9m
- Bids close: 9 Nov 2026
- Location: Westminster
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 2 Apr 2027 to 1 Apr 2029
- Category: Analytical or scientific software package (48461000)
From the official notice
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 re...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 9 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £3.9m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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