--- title: "MET Accutrace Plus Analysers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80ced992-012c-4810-b402-393003010576" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80ced992-012c-4810-b402-393003010576" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80ced992-012c-4810-b402-393003010576.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80ced992-012c-4810-b402-393003010576.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS" published: "2024-08-15" --- # MET Accutrace Plus Analysers Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80ced992-012c-4810-b402-393003010576 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80ced992-012c-4810-b402-393003010576) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80ced992-012c-4810-b402-393003010576.json) ## Summary HMRC is seeking a supplier for MET Accutrace Plus Analysers to support their efforts in detecting and deterring oils fraud across the UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of Analysis Apparatus. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, has an open procedure method and will be live from 10th July 2024 to 11th September 2024. Key dates include a required mobile testing unit with supporting equipment to be tested at HMRC, Carne House, Belfast in late September 2024. The contract period is set to start on 16th December 2024 and end on 15th December 2029. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing advanced mobile fuel analysis systems. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, given HMRC's emphasis on suitability for smaller enterprises. Successful bidders must demonstrate the capability to deploy and test the analysers in a mobile setting, ensuring alignment with HMRC’s performance standards. Businesses that specialise in chemical and fuel analysis equipment, particularly with experience in mobile laboratory settings, are well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice 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 with all supporting equipment to HMRC, Carne House, Belfast for testing late September 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 11th September 2024. Please see the Additional Information section for details of how to access the event. Additional information: This requirement will be met by an eSourcing RFP using HMRC SAP Ariba. Please ensure you are registered with the HMRC SAP Ariba to gain access to the RfP documentation which will contain full details. If you are not already registered, the registration link is: http://hmrc.sourcing-eu.ariba.com/ad/selfRegistration 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.gsi.gov.uk (after first checking your spam in-box) confirming when your registration request was first made. Once you have obtained 'your organization's account ID' number, please email ben.leath@hmrc.gov.uk and copy in e.procurement@hmrc.gov.uk and gareth.edwards3@hmrc.gov.uk with your account ID number, you will then receive an e-mail confirming access. Please ensure to include all email addresses provided to make sure your interest is received. Further information about HMRC's procurement tool SAP Ariba, Suppliers Guide and general information 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef5abe2-a231-49e5-bcc1-42d26ec4c942 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,680,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS99 1AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38432000 - Analysis apparatus ## Release History - 15 Aug 2024 at 09:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef5abe2-a231-49e5-bcc1-42d26ec4c942 - 7 Aug 2024 at 09:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef5abe2-a231-49e5-bcc1-42d26ec4c942 - 9 Jul 2024 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef5abe2-a231-49e5-bcc1-42d26ec4c942 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef5abe2-a231-49e5-bcc1-42d26ec4c942 15th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f50f9417-1e9d-4c82-9f3f-a8e579d11fa0 ## Notice URLs - http://hmrc.sourcing-eu.ariba.com/ad/selfRegistration ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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