--- title: "Hydrocarbon Oil Analysis" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da5e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06da5e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da5e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da5e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS" published: "2026-08-05" --- # Hydrocarbon Oil Analysis Buyer: HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da5e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06da5e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da5e.json) ## Summary The public procurement process, managed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), is currently in the planning stage and focuses on the retendering of Hydrocarbon Oil Analysis services. This process is intended to support HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) by providing forensic analytical services. The contract, with a gross value of £6,600,000, aims to engage one supplier to deliver these services across the United Kingdom. Key due dates include signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement by 11 August 2026 to participate in the Request for Information (RFI) and submitting feedback by 18 August 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 18 February 2027 and end on 17 February 2030, with potential extensions up to 17 February 2031. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the oil and gas industry, particularly those with expertise in forensic chemical analysis and fraud investigation. It is especially suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that comply with ISO/IEC 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 17025 certifications. Companies capable of identifying Government rebated fuel markers will find this procurement valuable for growth, aligning with HMRC's aim to manage and investigate hydrocarbon oils criminality effectively. Additionally, engaging in this tender allows businesses to influence HMRC's future procurement strategies through valuable feedback. ## Notice HMRC requires the provision of forensic analytical services that will support investigations into all operational areas of Hydrocarbon Oils criminality and fraud by providing expert testing/examination and reporting on a variety of exhibits, primarily but not limited to Diesel, Petrol and on similar and associated products. The service provider must possess, or be able to demonstrate, working towards achieving the current ISO/IEC 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC17025 certification, accredited by UKAS or a comparable body. The service provider will be required to identify and quantify any Government rebated fuel markers present in a sample of Oil provided by HMRC. ### Planning Information HMRC are looking to engage suppliers in a Request for Information (RFI) in relation to the retender of our Hydrocarbon Oils Analysis requirement, in order to provide services for HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS). The RFI documentation will consist solely of HMRC's Specification for this requirement. Information requested is to assist us to prepare for a future tender, in which we anticipate requirements would be satisfied by one supplier. HMRC requests feedback on our service provision and any areas of ambiguity or inconsistencies. Where key elements of the service would artificially restrict supplier capability to deliver, feedback on these areas would be appreciated. Similarly, please confirm whether your organisation has the capability and capacity to deliver the services in full, to our timescales and to the standard required within the Specification. HMRC welcomes supplier feedback during this Pre-Market Engagement exercise. Any feedback received will be considered but will not be binding on HMRC, which reserves the right to accept, reject, or disregard any suggestions and to determine its final requirements and procurement strategy. In advance of sharing the RFI documentation, if you wish to participate in the RFI your organisation will be required to review and sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), in line with HMRC's confidentiality process. If you wish to participate, please respond back including your: • Company Name • Company Registration Number • Office Address • Signatory Name and Email Address If you have a HMRC specific Ariba ANID number and you wish to participate in this RFI, please also provide your ANID in response to this notice. The NDA will then be issued to the signatory via DocuSign. The deadline for your organisation to sign the NDA is COP 11/08/2026, in order to participate in the RFI. Once your organisation has signed the NDA, you will be invited to join the RFI on our SAP Ariba e-Sourcing tool by 12/08/2026. The deadline for feedback on the RFI will be COP 5pm 18/08/2026. HMRC Commercial Contacts for participation: Harry Hind harry.hind@hmrc.gov.uk & Jessica Lindon-Cartledge jessica.lindon@hmrc.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074267-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Feb 2027 - 17 Feb 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HM 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 - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry ### Codes - 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry ## Release History - 5 Aug 2026 at 13:52 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074267-2026 - 5 Aug 2026 at 13:50 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074264-2026 - 3 Aug 2026 at 15:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073373-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074267-2026 5th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074264-2026 5th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073373-2026 3rd August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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