Published date: 28 May 2021
This notice was replaced on 10 November 2021
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 10 November 2021)
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Software package and information systems - 48000000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Procurement reference
SR464477442 2
Published date
28 May 2021
Closing date
14 June 2021
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
HMRC intend to award a concession contract to a single supplier for the United Kingdom's tobacco tracking and tracing system under the World Health Organization Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products.
The UK has a current supplier who provides the services required to enable the continued tracking and tracing of tobacco products manufactured in or imported into the UK. Our current contract for this provision expires on 30th June 2022 and we are seeking a supplier to deliver this solution from 1st July 2022.
The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to alert interested parties and invite potential suppliers to a virtual engagement event on 14th June 2021. The intention is to award a 5 year agreement.
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.
Other services may be required as we continue to define the requirements during the tender process.
More information
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Suppliers interested in this opportunity will be invited to virtually attend a supplier event, on 14th June 1pm - 3pm. At this event, there will be a presentation providing an overview of the requirements and HMRC's procurement plan. There will also be opportunity for follow up questions. The event will help potential bidders understand the complex technical requirements for providing a UK tobacco traceability system. Input from attendees will also help HMRC set out the detailed requirements in the technical specification and other documents.
Further details and registration for the event will be completed electronically though HMRC's SAP Ariba eSourcing tool. You will be required to advise your interest to Catherine.moore3@hmrc.gov.uk to be added to the Ariba event and complete a short questionnaire upon registration, via the Ariba system.
Suppliers using HMRCs Ariba for the first time, will need to register 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.
Once you have obtained your account ID (AN) number, please email Catherine.moore3@hmrc.gov.uk with the following information:
The contract title shown in Section II.1.1)
Your organisation name
Your organisation's HMRC SAP Ariba account ID
About the buyer
Contact name
Jessica Goodwin
Address
Ralli Quays
3 Stanley Street
Salford
M60 9LA
England
Telephone
07391 732055
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