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MET Accutrace Fuel Analysers

H M Revenue & Customs

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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15 Aug 2024 at 11:11

Tender Notice
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07 Aug 2024 at 10:39

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Jul 2024 at 13:56

Tender Notice
Planning

08 May 2024 at 07:54

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is seeking suppliers for the provision of MET Accutrace Fuel Analysers, intended for mobile use within the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically relating to analysis apparatus (CPV code: 38432000). Key procurement stages include the planning phase that began on 8th May 2024, followed by the tender phase starting on 10th July 2024. The submission deadline is set for 11th September 2024, with testing scheduled to take place in late September 2024 at Carne House, Belfast. This tender aims to support HMRC's enforcement and fraud detection efforts in the fuels sector, and the contract duration is three years with a potential two-year extension.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in advanced chemical analysis and mobile testing solutions. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supplying mobile laboratory equipment or advanced analyzers capable of detecting and quantifying specific chemical markers in fuels will find this opportunity well-suited. The requirement for a functional demonstration unit during evaluation underscores the need for proven, effective solutions. With a significant contract value and the option for extension, this tender can foster lasting relationships with HMRC, positioning suppliers favourably within the governmental procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MET Accutrace Fuel Analysers

Notice Description

HMRC is responsible for the administration and collection of over PS780 billion of revenue every year. One of the key sources of revenue collection for which the organisation is responsible is duty on road fuels, which in 2022 exceeded PS24 billion. HMRC Oils Policy is designed to reduce the level of fraud in the fuels sector by focusing on large-scale criminal and commercial misuse by combining law enforcement action with more control of the sale and distribution of rebated fuels. This policy is enforced in part by 8 Mobile Enforcement Units (METs) located throughout the UK. These teams are responsible for detecting and deterring oils fraud by, for example, testing the fuel in road vehicles, fuel retail stations and stock tanks. To test fuel MET use, HMRC has converted vans into laboratory workspaces. These workspaces contain fuel testing equipment ranging from simple chemical reactive tests to Gas Chromatography. In January 2024 an additional marker was added to rebated fuel. This marker is known under its trade name as Accutrace Plus. To support HMRC's analysis HMRC capabilities, we are looking for a supplier who can provide an analysis product which can be deployed in a mobile setting (i.e. in the back of a van) and detect and if possible quantify : * butoxy benzene (butyl phenyl ether) in fuels (primarily diesel and kerosene) marked at a minimum concentration of 9.5 milligram per litre (Accutrace Plus). A system which can also detect Accutrace S10 (details below) preferably in the same test would be desireable. * ((3-(sec-butyl)-4-(decyloxy)phenyl)methanetriyl)tribenzene in fuels (primarily diesel and kerosene) marked at a minimum concentration of 2.5 milligram per litre (Accutrace S10). Duration 3 Years + 2 As part of the evaluation process, it will be necessary to carry out tests on a working version of the analyser to provide assurance of its ability to meet HMRC's performance standards in a mobile setting. Therefore, although a phased approach to the introduction of the analysers may be agreed between the Authority and the successful bidder post award, bidders will need to be able to provide a working example for testing during the evaluation period. Interested suppliers should note that they will be required to provide a mobile testing unit and all required supporting equipment to HMRC, Carne House, Belfast for testing late August 2024 (according to current tender timescales which may change). Testing of this unit will form part of the evaluation that will inform the tender award alongside an additional written proposal, cost model and social value response. The procurement event will go live on 10th July 2024 and close on 14th August 2024. Please see the Additional Information section for details of how to access the event.

Lot Information

Lot 1

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is competing via the Open Procedure with the intention to appoint a single provider for the provision of mobile fuel analysers which can be deployed in a mobile setting.

Options: There is an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years, exercisable by HMRC only.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years, exercisable by HMRC only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0457be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025932-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,680,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,680,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
31 May 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M Revenue & Customs
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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