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title: "Scientific Analytical and Expert Witness Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d99e02e-661a-46a4-890c-e2714d3ad351"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
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# Scientific Analytical and Expert Witness Services

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d99e02e-661a-46a4-890c-e2714d3ad351

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## Summary

The procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs seeking Scientific Analytical and Expert Witness Services within the industry category of recovered secondary raw materials, specifically for gravel, sand, crushed stone, and aggregates. This process is currently at the award stage, with a contract valued at £64,000. The contract period commenced on 7th September 2018 and runs until 6th September 2020. The tender was officially concluded on 10th August 2018, and the relevant delivery addresses include locations in the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in scientific consultancy, geosciences, and analytical services related to materials. Such businesses could leverage their expertise in supporting H M Revenue & Customs with geological assessments and compliance with environmental tax regulations. The competitive nature of this contract may encourage innovation and collaboration among SMEs, enhancing their capacity to contribute to government projects and expand their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Award notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad237d47-1d5f-463b-a8fa-01dd8295fbf0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2018 - 6 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,000 |
| 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 | GEOLOGIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14900000 - Recovered secondary raw materials

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2018 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad237d47-1d5f-463b-a8fa-01dd8295fbf0
- 9 Jul 2018 at 10:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a004cc-de03-488c-adee-031b0446699e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad237d47-1d5f-463b-a8fa-01dd8295fbf0
  23rd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a004cc-de03-488c-adee-031b0446699e
  9th July 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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