Defence Online

A pipeline has been launched for Communication Exploitation Data Tool (CEDT).The contract start Date is 1 September 2025. Approach to market date is 20 February 2025.Taken from PINMust requirements:The solution must cleanse raw communications data, including radio frequency data, and transform it into standardised, usable format suitable for intelligence analysis.The solution must support importing and process data from multiple file formats, including but not limited to; CSV, ANPR data, Drone Data, Zipcar records, Uber Ride Data, Uber Eats delivery Data.The supplier’s solution should be zero deployment and accessible via a browser to be suitable.The solution shall be accessible via a standard internet browser – i.e. Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.The supplier’s solution must ensure that all data is: Encryption in-transit, using secure protocols (e.g., Transport Layer Security (TLS) TLS1.2, higher, comparable). Encrypted at rest, utilising industry-standard encryption algorithms (e.g., AES-256).The supplier’s solution must implement robust access control mechanisms, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to restrict access based on user roles and responsibilities.Supplier shall provide training and training material to the Authority for the tool.Supplier shall be fully responsible for the support and maintenance of their servers.This notice intends to inform the marketplace of a potential upcoming tender opportunity. The procurement documentation will be made available following the publication of the Contract Notice, which will mark the start of the procurement process. This is anticipated to be late February 2025.Procurement documentation will be accessible via the URL link referenced in I.3 section.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: Metropolitan Police Service, New Scotland Yard, LONDON NW66LT. Email: NCTPHQMailbox-.Commercial@met.police.uk Website: www.met.police.uk