Planning

Provision of the UK Tobacco Track and Trace System

HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

18 Aug 2025 at 07:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

11 Aug 2025 at 08:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

HM Revenue & Customs is currently in the planning stage for the provision of the UK Tobacco Track and Trace System, which aims to implement a full-scale tracking system involving unique IDs. The contract, classified under "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security," spans a planned contract period from 31st October 2026 to 30th October 2031. The industry category is services, and the future notice for this procurement is expected to be published by 22nd September 2025. The procurement process adheres to the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, and the responsible buying organisation operates centrally from London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in technology solutions, data management, and security services to engage with a significant government project. Companies with a strong track record in delivering complex technological infrastructure, especially within the realm of tracking and traceability systems, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms offering consultancy and support services related to large-scale system implementations could find this procurement particularly relevant for business growth. The ongoing planning stage allows interested businesses to prepare and strategise their approach ahead of the formal tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of the UK Tobacco Track and Trace System

Notice Description

Provision of the UK Tobacco Track and Trace system including unique IDs and full end to end tracking approach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049338-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.mak1@hmrc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
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

Notice Documents

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