--- title: "Analytical and Representational Services for Tariff Classification of Goods" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c5d8dd85-3f6c-4531-97f0-204dd2d4fe16" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5d8dd85-3f6c-4531-97f0-204dd2d4fe16" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5d8dd85-3f6c-4531-97f0-204dd2d4fe16.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5d8dd85-3f6c-4531-97f0-204dd2d4fe16.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS" published: "2018-10-12" --- # Analytical and Representational Services for Tariff Classification of Goods Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5d8dd85-3f6c-4531-97f0-204dd2d4fe16 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5d8dd85-3f6c-4531-97f0-204dd2d4fe16) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5d8dd85-3f6c-4531-97f0-204dd2d4fe16.json) ## Summary HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Analytical and Representational Services for Tariff Classification of Goods". This tender falls under the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, with a particular focus on laboratory services. The procurement will take place in multiple regions across the United Kingdom including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London. Interested organisations must express their interest by 26th October 2018 to engage in this opportunity, with the invitation to tender anticipated to be released in April 2019. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in analytical services, particularly those with expertise in tariff classification and international trade procedures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate technical capability in these areas are well-suited to participate. Engaging with HMRC not only allows businesses to contribute to important regulatory processes but can also enhance their visibility and credibility within the market. Interested suppliers should ensure they register on the HMRC SAP Ariba eSourcing portal to gain access to further information and potential collaboration opportunities. ## Notice HM Revenue & Customs in conjunction with Border Force has an ongoing requirement for the provision of analytical and professional services to enable HMRC determine the correct tariff classification of imported goods based on ingredients, make up, chemical composition and function. The service provider will be required to understand the principles that govern the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Nomenclature to which classification decisions are based. The service provider will be required to represent HMRC by attending meetings with various worldwide organisations that are involved with analytical activities in connection with international trade and prepare feedback on the findings. The service provider will be required to understand court procedures, collate evidence, present and articulate expert evidence at court tribunals. HMRC is seeking to raise market awareness of the procurement and to assess the level of interest with the intention to engage with the interested organisations that have the technical capability to deliver on all the elements of the requirement. The objective of this early market engagement is to help shape and refine the draft service specification and pricing model and to further outline the service requirement to the prospective bidder. The early engagement period is expected to end with the release of an invitation to tender in April 2019. (This date may be subject to change) Please express your interest to Mark Lehmann, email: (mark.lehmann@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk) and register your details on HMRC SAP Ariba eSourcing portal. Upon receipt of your interest you will be invited to the Sourcing Event within the SAP Ariba Portal. This event contains further information regarding the supplier engagement. Closing date for the expression of interest to Mark Lehmann is 26th October 2018. Additional information: Guidance on how to register on SAP Ariba can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/528355/SAP_Ariba_Sourcing_Professional_Supplier_s_Guide_-_June_2016.pdf ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/531259c6-8830-431a-9725-06ca04106e95 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Oct 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 12 Oct 2018 at 12:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/531259c6-8830-431a-9725-06ca04106e95 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/531259c6-8830-431a-9725-06ca04106e95 12th October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/528355/SAP_Ariba_Sourcing_Professional_Supplier_s_Guide_-_June_2016.pdf ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/goverment/organisations/hm-revenue-customs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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