UK-London: Laboratory Analysis and Tariff Classification Service

Contract summary

Industry

• Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71000000

• Administration services - 75100000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Procurement reference

SR594069811

Published date

4 March 2022

Closing date

25 March 2022

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

The successful Supplier must be able to offer a full representational analytical service to the Authority to support its work outlined below.
Background to the Requirement - In order to establish how much duty is due on a particular type of commodity, each product entering the UK is classified in accordance with the UK Trade Tariff or the EU Customs Tariff depending on the movement of goods and a 10 -14 digit commodity code allocated.
HMRC is responsible for ensuring that goods entering the country are legal and declared correctly to customs. This is done by pre and post clearance documentary checks and physical examination of goods. At the UK border this work is done by Border Force collecting samples from shipments, and inland this work is conducted by HMRC who visit traders premises and undertake audits. In the course of this work goods may be confiscated for further examination to establish the specific make up and content with a view to pursuing any criminal activity identified concerning prohibited or counterfeit goods.
The Requirement - The supplier is required to provide analytical and technical services to the Authority for the purpose of determining the correct make up of a substance or sample to assist with 'classification' of goods and illicit trading within the UK.
The supplier must have an in-depth knowledge of the UK & EU Trade Tariffs, and understand classification principles to ensure accurate identification of goods from analysis and enable the Authority to determine:
• The correct Commodity code
• The correct amount of duties (Customs & Excise) and VAT are paid
• The collection of statistical information is maintained
• Whether an import or export licence is required
• That a Tariff Quota is applicable and/or export refund is due on some agricultural products
• The substances within the sample are as declared

The Supplier will also on occasion be required to provide Witness statements, and represent the Client at WCO meetings, Court hearings and tribunals. This may be to discuss specialist topics/procedures around analysis or to give explanations of their testing methods and results.

HMRC is conducting a pre-market engagement exercise to understand the capabilities, innovation and opportunities available in the marketplace for Laboratory Analysis and Tariff Classification Services
This pre-market engagement process involves two key elements: (i) supplier engagement and (ii) a Request for Information (RFI)
The RFI will be issued to registered parties via HMRC's eSourcing tool 'MyBuy' (SAP Ariba).
The RFI will include a number of questions that HMRC is looking to the market to respond to. The answers to these questions by interested parties will be critically important in assisting HMRC to formulate its requirements for any future procurement process. HMRC is keen to ensure that its requirements for this procurement are aligned to market expectations.

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More information

Additional text

The RFI will be released to registered parties. Details of how to register your organisation's interest in participating in the RFI via SAP Ariba are provided under the 'Additional Information' set out below in this Notice.
To receive the invite to market engagement and the follow on RFI please register your interest by the 25th March 2022.
HMRC invites interested parties to register using the guidance below.

This pre-market engagement process will involve an eSourcing RFI using HMRC's eSourcing platform SAP Ariba. Please ensure you are registered with the HMRC SAP Ariba to gain access to the RFI documentation which will contain full details and include an RFI response form for completion.

If you are not already registered on HMRC's SAP Ariba eSourcing platform, the registration link is: 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.gsi.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 gareth.edwards3@hmrc.gov.uk and copy in e.procurement@hmrc.gov.uk with your account ID number. Once you have complied with the foregoing you will receive an e-mail confirming access to the RFI. 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 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.

Interested parties should note that participation in this pre-market engagement exercise is not a prerequisite to participating in any subsequent procurement process. HMRC is committed to ensuring that all parties are treated equally and any information shared during the pre-market engagement will be made available once any formal procurement process is initiated.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Jonathon Carter-Hume

Address

H M Revenue & Customs
Customs House Annexe,20 Lower Thames Street
LONDON
EC3R6EE
England

Email

jonathon.carterhume@hmrc.gov.uk

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs