--- title: "MET Accutrace Fuel Analysers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0457be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0457be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0457be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0457be.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS" published: "2024-08-15" --- # MET Accutrace Fuel Analysers Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0457be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0457be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0457be.json) ## Summary H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is seeking suppliers for the provision of MET Accutrace Fuel Analysers, intended for mobile use within the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically relating to analysis apparatus (CPV code: 38432000). Key procurement stages include the planning phase that began on 8th May 2024, followed by the tender phase starting on 10th July 2024. The submission deadline is set for 11th September 2024, with testing scheduled to take place in late September 2024 at Carne House, Belfast. This tender aims to support HMRC's enforcement and fraud detection efforts in the fuels sector, and the contract duration is three years with a potential two-year extension. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in advanced chemical analysis and mobile testing solutions. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supplying mobile laboratory equipment or advanced analyzers capable of detecting and quantifying specific chemical markers in fuels will find this opportunity well-suited. The requirement for a functional demonstration unit during evaluation underscores the need for proven, effective solutions. With a significant contract value and the option for extension, this tender can foster lasting relationships with HMRC, positioning suppliers favourably within the governmental procurement landscape. ## 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 and all required supporting equipment to HMRC, Carne House, Belfast for testing late August 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 14th August 2024. Please see the Additional Information section for details of how to access the event. ### Lot Information Lot 1 His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is competing via the Open Procedure with the intention to appoint a single provider for the provision of mobile fuel analysers which can be deployed in a mobile setting. Options: There is an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years, exercisable by HMRC only. Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years, exercisable by HMRC only. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025932-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | 30 May 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,680,000 | | Lots value | £1,680,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus - 38432000 - Analysis apparatus ## Release History - 15 Aug 2024 at 10:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025932-2024 - 7 Aug 2024 at 09:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024801-2024 - 9 Jul 2024 at 12:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020918-2024 - 8 May 2024 at 06:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014596-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://hmrc.sourcing-eu.ariba.com/ad/selfRegistration - http://proposals.seller.ariba.com - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/about/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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