Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
HM Revenue and Customs
100 Parliament Street
LONDON
SW12BQ
Telephone
+44 3000587850-587850
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Forensics - Analysis of Hydrocarbon Oil Samples
Reference number
SR300978278
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71620000 - Analysis services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The contracting authority have awarded a contract which will provide forensic analysis of hydrocarbon oil samples, primarily diesel, for identifying government rebated fuel markers and illegal laundering agents, with results provided electronically to the contracting authority. Where results are used in court cases the supplier will be required to provide a witness statement and act as an expert witness. This requirement also includes the supply of forensically secure testing equipment for use by the contracting authority's officers, and other testing equipment e.g. chemicals and laboratory equipment.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £3,600,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Contracting Authority undertook supplier engagement activity. Further details was made available via the Contracting Authority's SAP Ariba.
In order to access the further information in SAP Ariba and attend the Supplier Day supply companies were first be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The NDA should be requested via email to gemma.moring@hmrc.gov.uk . If a potential supplier fails to provide a completed NDA then the supplier will not be permitted to attend the Supplier Day or access the Contracting Authority's SAP Ariba. If using the Contracting Authority's SAP Ariba for the first time the potential supplier should please contact gemma.moring@hmrc.gov.uk.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
There is the possibility that the contract may be extended for two separate periods of twelve months subject to satisfactory performance
two.2.14) Additional information
The requirement includes but is not limited to:
Expert forensic testing/examination of samples and reporting on a variety of exhibits:
Fuel markers or dyes
Laundering agents
Other fuel components, extenders or substitutes
In line with the Forensic Science Regulator's Codes of Practice and Conduct for forensic science providers and practitioners in the Criminal Justice System
Providing expert witness services, including written statements and presenting evidence to the court
Occasional travel throughout the UK
Giving evidence in court
Providing assistance at fuel laundering sites
Secure transportation of samples
In a sealed box via a Track and Trace courier accompanied by a Dangerous Goods Note
Complying with the ADR Limited Quantity regulations
End-to-end tracking of samples, producing records of analysis and reporting Management Information
Provision of standard road side testing kits
Assist and advise on the development of new markers and dyes for use in identifying rebated fuel, including the development of complimentary roadside tests and training
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-004052
four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SR300978278
Title
Forensics - Analysis of Hydrocarbon Oil Samples
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 June 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eurofins Forensic Services Ltd
Wolverhampton
Telephone
+44 7850311840
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £856,340.50
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
HM Revenue and Customs
London
Country
United Kingdom