Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
HM Revenue & Customs
Ralli Quays 3 Stanley Street
Salford
M60 9LA
Contact
Nick Julien
Telephone
+44 740376140
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
http://hmrc.suppliereu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
http://hmrc.suppliereu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
http://hmrc.suppliereu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
TAX
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Tachograph Forensic Analysis Services
Reference number
SR590777424
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This requirement is for Tachograph analysis services to help HMRC investigate crime by analysing the tachograph chart recordings or data to producing a detailed account of the route taken by the vehicle in question. Tachograph analysis services identify and understand the locations the vehicles prior locations, the number, times and duration of stops made and any detours from the logical route, thereby giving credence or negating the suspects version of events during the investigation
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Description of procurement: HMRC is the UK’s tax, payments and customs authority. We collect the money that pays for the UK’s public services. Our strategic objectives to help us achieve this, and become a world-class organisation, are:
•Maximise revenues and bear down on avoidance and evasion;
•Transform tax and payments for our customers; and
•Design and deliver a professional, efficient and engaged organisation.
HMRC has a national Fraud Investigation Service (FIS), a division of the Enforcement and Compliance Operational Group, with staff based at various locations throughout the UK. The Enforcement and Compliance Operational Group is responsible for the investigation of fiscal (tax and duty) fraud, linked money laundering of proceeds of crime and any international elements of these crimes.
Focusing on these objectives the Authority wishes to procure the provision of forensic science analytical services that will support investigations in all operational areas by providing expert testing/examination and reporting on a variety of exhibits. Service Provider must be able to offer a forensic analysis service to officers based within England and Wales. Occasionally, as an exception, the service provision may extend to Scotland and N. Ireland
This requirement forms part of a wider structure for Forensic Services and is for Tachograph analysis services only. Tachograph analysis services help HMRC investigate crime by analysing the tachograph chart recordings or data to producing a detailed account of the route taken by the vehicle in question. Tachograph analysis services identify and understand the locations the vehicles prior locations, the number, times and duration of stops made and any detours from the logical route, thereby giving credence or negating the suspects version of events during the investigation.
To participate please ensure you are registered at the link below as soon as possible at http://hmrc.supplier-eu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full. 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.gov.uk (after first checking your spam in-box) notifying non-receipt and confirming when your registration request was first made. Once you have obtained ‘your organization’s account ID’ number, please email nick.julien@hmrc.gov.uk and e.procurement@hmrc.gov.uk before the closing date with your account ID number.
Once you have complied with the foregoing you will receive an e-mail confirming access to the procurement event. Further information about HMRC’s procurement tool SAP Ariba, a Suppliers Guide and general information about supplying to HMRC is available on the HMRC website: www.hmrc.gov.uk/about/supplying.htm.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Security / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Team & Experience / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: Business Continuity / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: Value fo Money / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Social, Environmental & Innovation / Weighting: 1
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract may be subject to extension after the initial three year contract period on a possible one year (12 months) + one year (12 months). Any additional extension option will be subject to agreement.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Suppliers need to register on HMRC SAP Ariba portal.
Suppliers will need to register at: http://hmrc.supplier-eu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full Once you have registered to access the event, please email nick.julien@hmrc.gov.uk and e.procurement@hmrc.gov.uk the following:
AN number
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
12 July 2021
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
12 July 2021
Local time
3:30pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 5 years later
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=599942420
GO Reference: GO-202167-PRO-18359181
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
HM Revenue & Customs
3 Stanley Street
Salford
M60 9LA
Country
United Kingdom