Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
H M Revenue & Customs
100 PARLIAMENT STREET
LONDON
SW1A2BQ
Contact
Chloe Hobbs
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
http://proposals.seller.ariba.com
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
http://proposals.seller.ariba.com
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://proposals.seller.ariba.com
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Non Ministerial Dept
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Direct and Indirect Taxes
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Forensic DNA and Questioned Document Analysis Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71620000 - Analysis services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are tendering for forensic science analytical services that will support investigations in all operational areas by providing expert testing/examination and reporting on a variety of exhibits. The requirements are for delivery of Questioned Documents and DNA Analysis Services.
The procurement event will close on Wednesday 24th January 2024 a 10:00am. Please see the Additional Information section for details on how to access the event.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £580,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 analytical services relating to Questioned Documents and DNA analysis.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £580,000
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
There is an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years, exercisable by HMRC only.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
There is an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years, exercisable by HMRC only.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-027009
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
24 January 2024
Local time
9:00am
Changed to:
Date
31 January 2024
Local time
10:00am
See the change notice.
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
24 January 2024
Local time
10:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
This requirement will be met by an eSourcing RFP using HMRC SAP Ariba. Please ensure you are registered with the HMRC SAP Ariba to gain access to the RfP documentation which will contain full details.
If you are not already registered, the registration link is: https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/aw?awh=r&awssk=bp.2VKcuJb3OixMn&realm=hmrc&dard=1
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.gsi.gov.uk (after first checking your spam in-box) confirming when your registration request was first made.
Once you have obtained 'your organization's account ID' number, please email chloe.hobbs@hmrc.gov.uk and bhavina.patel1@hmrc.gov.uk and copy in e.procurement@hmrc.gov.uk and with your account ID number, you will then receive an e-mail confirming access. Please ensure to include all email addresses provided to make sure your interest is received.
Further information about HMRC's procurement tool SAP Ariba, Suppliers Guide and general information is available on the HMRC website: www.hmrc.gov.uk/about/supplying.htm. If you have already registered on SAP Ariba then you may also need to re-register on HMRC's SAP Ariba in order to be added to the event.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
HM Revenue and Customs
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom