Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) is a unique team of scientists and engineers at the heart of the Home Office providing expert advice, innovation and frontline support. It is the primary science and technology interface between Home Office ministers and policy makers, frontline delivery partners, and the suppliers of science and technology.

Their requirement is for the provision of digital forensic investigations into IoT, Smart Home devices to determine the extent of useful information that may be recovered from them in the context of a criminal investigation. The Potential Provider is free to propose the device to be investigated but will be expected to justify their choice during a presentation which will inform the awarding of a contract.

This Procurement Event invites proposals from Potential Providers for short pieces of digital forensic research into Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The findings of the Research would be disseminated to the wider law enforcement digital forensics community.