HMRC: Tachograph Forensic Analysis Services

UK-Salford: Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             HM Revenue & Customs
             Ralli Quays 3 Stanley Street, Salford, M60 9LA, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 740376140, Email: nick.julien@hmrc.gov.uk
             Contact: Nick Julien
             Main Address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs
             NUTS Code: UK
      I.2) Joint procurement
      The contract involves joint procurement: No.
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided       
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: Yes.
      I.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 abovementioned address
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via http://hmrc.suppliereu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full to the abovementioned 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
      I.4) Type of the contracting authority
            Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
      I.5) Main activity
            Other activity:

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
      II.1.1) Title: Tachograph Forensic Analysis Services       
      Reference Number: SR590777424
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
      II.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       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 500,000,000       
      Currency: GBP
      II.1.6) Information about lots:
      This contract is divided into lots: No       
   
II.2) Description
      
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
      51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of 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.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Criteria below
            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
                              
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 500,000,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.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.
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.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 III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
   III.1) Conditions for participation
      III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
      List and brief description of conditions:          
      Not Provided       
      III.1.2) Economic and financial standing       
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided    
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :       
      Not Provided    
      III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided      
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :          
      Not Provided   
      III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)   
      The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No       
      The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No    
      
   III.2) Conditions related to the contract
      III.2.1) Information about a particular profession    
      Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:          
      Not Provided    
      III.2.2) Contract performance conditions          
      Not Provided          
      III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
      Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
   IV.1) Description OPEN
      IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open   
   
   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system    
         The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO    
         In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided    
   
   
   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
      An electronic auction will be used: No
      Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes       
   IV.2) Administrative information
      IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
         Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided       
      IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
       Date: 12/07/2021 Time: 15:00
            
      IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,       
      IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
         Duration in month(s): 6
      
      IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
         Date: 12/07/2021
         Time: 15:30
      

Section VI: Complementary Information
   VI.1) Information about recurrence
   This is a recurrent procurement: Yes    
   Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 5 years later
   VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
   Electronic ordering will be used Yes       
   Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes       
   Electronic payment will be used Yes       
   VI.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.
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   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             HM Revenue & Customs
       3 Stanley Street, Salford, M60 9LA, United Kingdom
       Email: nick.julien@hmrc.gov.uk
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
   VI.4.3) Review procedure
   Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:    
    Not Provided    
   VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
   VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 07/06/2021

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