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title: "Tachograph Forensic Services"
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# Tachograph Forensic Services

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05394849-0c4e-47f6-89e7-5fc3bbfd49db

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## Summary

The procurement process for Tachograph Forensic Services has been awarded by H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC), based in Salford, England. This £500,000 contract falls under the category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, specifically aimed at aiding investigations into crime related to vehicle operations. The procurement method was an open procedure, concluding the tender phase on 12th July 2021, with the contract commencing on 16th September 2021 and lasting until 15th September 2024.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical analysis and consultancy services, particularly those that can offer advanced tachograph analysis capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, leveraging their agility and expertise in specialised service delivery, especially in forensic and investigative contexts.

## Notice

HMRC has awarded a contract for Tachograph analysis services to help HMRC investigate crime by analysing the tachograph chart recordings or data to producing a detailed account of the route taken by the vehicle in question. Tachograph analysis services identify and understand the locations the vehicles prior locations, the number, times and duration of stops made and any detours from the logical route, thereby giving credence or negating the suspects version of events during the investigation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e9adc4b-fa73-4958-af82-c8377a6793be |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2021 - 15 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 9LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORCHID CELLMARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2021 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e9adc4b-fa73-4958-af82-c8377a6793be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e9adc4b-fa73-4958-af82-c8377a6793be
  11th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ec66406-7a10-4e19-948e-0cc09bd50c65

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