Award

Laboratory Analysis and Tariff Classification Service

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

26 Apr 2023 at 07:22

Award Notice
Tender

27 Oct 2022 at 11:42

Tender Notice
Planning

04 Mar 2022 at 12:19

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Mar 2022 at 12:00

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK HM Revenue & Customs is procuring Laboratory Analysis and Tariff Classification services through an open procedure. The contract is valued at £500,000 and has an application deadline of 24th November 2022. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026. The services fall under the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services category.

This tender opportunity by HMRC presents a significant business growth potential for companies offering laboratory services. SMEs specialising in technical analysis and consultancy services would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement method used is an open procedure above the threshold, allowing fair competition amongst potential suppliers. The contract aims to ensure accurate analysis of goods for tariff classification, which is vital for duty determination and customs compliance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laboratory Analysis and Tariff Classification Service

Notice Description

This contract is to provide accurate analysis of certain goods in order for HMRC classifiers to determine the correct commodity code for specific goods based on ingredients, make up, chemical compositions and function. This will determine the duty liability necessary. HMRC has an ongoing requirement for a wide range of analytical and representational services in respect of International & UK Customs Duty and Tax legislation covering an extensive range of products. Commodity codes are issued to traders to allow them to make accurate trading decisions based on the amount of duty payable on their products when importing or exporting. In order to ensure the commodity code issued by the tariff Classification Service is correct, analysis of the product is necessary. This analysis is generally for food stuffs but can be on leather, plastics and a wide range of other materials also. Issuing the correct commodity code ensures HMRC collects the correct revenue and elevates the risk of debt. Please see the additional information section for further details on the Tender Exercise This procurement will be conducted by way of an eSourcing event using HMRC's SAP Ariba eSourcing Portal. Please ensure you are registered with the HMRC SAP Ariba eSourcing Portal to gain access to the procurement documentation when it is released which will contain full details of the requirement. If you are not already registered, the registration link is: http://hmrc.supplier-eu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full As part of the registration process you will receive a system generated email asking you to activate your SAP Ariba supplier account by verifying your email address. Once you have completed the activation process you will receive a further email by return confirming the 'registration process is now complete' and providing you with 'your organisation's account ID' number. If an email response from HMRC is not received within one working day of your request, please re-contact sapariba.hmrcsupport@hmrc.gov.uk (after first checking your spam in-box) notifying non-receipt and confirming when your registration request was first made. Once you have obtained 'your organization's account ID' number, please email jordan.warran@hmrc.gov.uk and copy in e.procurement@hmrc.gov.uk and sapariba.hmrcsupport@hmrc.gov.uk with your account ID number. Once you have complied with the foregoing you will receive an e-mail confirming access to the procurement event once it is built. Further information about HMRC's procurement tool SAP Ariba, a Suppliers Guide and general information about supplying to HMRC is available on the HMRC website: www.hmrc.gov.uk/about/supplying.htm If you have already registered on SAP Ariba then you may also need to re-register on HMRC's SAP Ariba in order to be added to the event. Additional information: Your bid will be evaluated based on the following Criteria: Selection Criteria- Pass/Fail (0%) Selection Criteria- Pre-Qualification Questions- Pass/Fail (0%) Award Criteria- Social and Environmental- 5% Award Criteria- Services Description- 60% Award Criteria- Management Activity- 5% Award Criteria- Security- Pass/Fail (0%) Award Criteria- Cost- 30% The Clarification Period will open once the Tender Exercise goes live (27/10/2022) and will close on 10/11/2022 at 23:59PM. Any Clarification questions submitted after this time will not be responded to. Clarification Questions must be submitted via the Messaging Portal within the Tender Exercise, questions submitted in any other format will not be answered. If you have a question about this Tender before you are added to the Tender Exercise, then please email jordan.warran@hmrc.gov.uk and CC daniel.strickland1@hmrc.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecb57975-d37a-460a-9a25-92f858650498
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
Jordan Warran
Contact Email
jordan.warran@hmrc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMPDEN BRI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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