Provision of the UK Tobacco Track and Trace System

Contract summary

Industry

• Industry specific software package - 48100000

• Database and operating software package - 48600000

• Information systems and servers - 48800000

Show additional CPV codes for this notice

• Miscellaneous software package and computer systems - 48900000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£5,000,000

Procurement reference

.SR464477442

Published date

10 November 2021

Closing date

4 August 2021

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

29 October 2021

Contract end date

28 October 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other: Open Concessions Procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

The UK ratified the WHO Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products in 2018. The Protocol requires parties to implement a traceability system for tobacco products manufactured in or imported into their territory, taking into account regional specific needs and available best practice.

The provider's main responsibilities will be to deliver a:

-ID issuer service, to ensure tobacco products manufactured in or imported into the UK are marked with a unique identifier

-Data repository and router to store data relating to products and which is accessible to HMRC.

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More information

Previous notice about this procurement

UK Tobacco Track and Trace system SR464477442

• Early engagement
• Published 28 May 2021

Attachments

• Redacted Contract.pdf
• Signed contract

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Award information

Awarded date

8 October 2021

Contract start date

29 October 2021

Contract end date

28 October 2026

Total value of contract

£5,000,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Dentsu Aegis Network Switzerland AG

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About the buyer

Contact name

Catherine Moore

Address

Customs House Annexe,20 Lower Thames Street
LONDON
SS991AA
England

Email

catherine.moore3@hmrc.gov.uk