UK Salford Analysis and Representational Services
Prior information notice
Services
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)
HM Revenue and Customs
5th Floor West, Ralli Quays, 3 Stanley Street, Salford
For the attention of: Debi Barraclough
M60 9LA Manchester
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 3000587870
E-mail:
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority: www.hmrc.gov.uk
Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
I.2)Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local sub-divisions
I.3)Main activity
Other: Direct, Indirect taxes
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: no
Section II.B: Object of the contract (Supplies or services)
II.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
UK Salford Analysis and Representational Services
II.2)Type of contract and place of delivery or of performance
Service category No 27: Other services
NUTS code UK
II.3)Information on framework agreement
II.4)Short description of nature and quantity or value of supplies or services:
Forensics and Representation services. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is: (a) to give potential tenderers advance notice that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) currently intend to undertake a tendering exercise for Forensics and Representation Services and (b) to advise potential tenderers of an upcoming Supplier Event which will be held in HMRC, Parliament Street, London on the 27.11.2013.
HMRC is a Government Department principally responsible for the collection, administration and management of revenue from Direct and Indirect Taxes and Duties, combating drug trafficking and enforcing import/export prohibitions.
HMRC has a requirement for a wide range of analytical and representational services covering an extensive range of products. This would include the provision of :
- Analytical services to determine the Tariff classification of goods in accordance with EC regulations,
- The assessment levels of individual components of products, such as tobacco,
- Provision of an analytical and advisory service to inform the classification process.
- Provide expert representation at EU meetings and Tribunals when required,
The supplier would be required to hold relevant ISO standards.
The client requires the contractor to provide a suitable location to accept items for examination. The contractors should ensure that the location is able to take delivery in a secure environment, to accept deliveries by vehicle, have secure storage facilities in addition to laboratory facilities and provide results of forensic examinations by the agreed deadlines including any witness statements.
From the date the item is presented to the contractor, the deadlines are:
1, Routine - 10 working days
2, Important - 5 working days
3 Urgent - 24 hours.
Further details about the requirement will be available at the Supplier Event.
HMRC is a Government Department principally responsible for the collection, administration and management of revenue from Direct and Indirect Taxes and Duties, combating drug trafficking and enforcing import/export prohibitions.
HMRC has a requirement for a wide range of analytical and representational services covering an extensive range of products. This would include the provision of :
- Analytical services to determine the Tariff classification of goods in accordance with EC regulations,
- The assessment levels of individual components of products, such as tobacco,
- Provision of an analytical and advisory service to inform the classification process.
- Provide expert representation at EU meetings and Tribunals when required,
The supplier would be required to hold relevant ISO standards.
The client requires the contractor to provide a suitable location to accept items for examination. The contractors should ensure that the location is able to take delivery in a secure environment, to accept deliveries by vehicle, have secure storage facilities in addition to laboratory facilities and provide results of forensic examinations by the agreed deadlines including any witness statements.
From the date the item is presented to the contractor, the deadlines are:
1, Routine - 10 working days
2, Important - 5 working days
3 Urgent - 24 hours.
Further details about the requirement will be available at the Supplier Event.
Lots
This contract is divided into lots: noII.5)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71600000, 71610000, 71620000, 71621000
II.6)Scheduled date for start of award procedures
II.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
II.8)Additional information:
To book a place at the Supplier Event on 27.11.2013, please send an email to Debi Barraclough () confirming (a) brief details of your organisation and (b) the names of those attending on the organisation's behalf. Please notify your interest as soon as possible and no later than 12.00 (noon) on Friday 22.11.2013.Respondents will be provided with further details of the timings, agenda etc in advance of the Event.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
Full details regarding legal, economic, financial and technical information to be provided at the tender stage will be detailed in the Contract Notice and/or in the tender documentation. Potential tenderers should be aware, however, that they may be required to forward the following information: (a) a copy of the most recent audited accounts covering the tenderer's last 3 years of trading (or for the period that is available if trading for less than 3 years) or (b) for the most recent full year of trading, where this information is not available in audited form, a copy of the draft or unaudited financial accounts or equivalent information showing the tenderer's turnover, profit and loss and cash flow position and an end period balance sheet or, where this cannot be provided, a statement signed by the finance director or similar responsible person detailing any major changes in the current financial position since the date of the latest audited accounts provided.
III.1) Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
Full details regarding legal, economic, financial and technical information to be provided at the tender stage will be detailed in the Contract Notice and/or in the tender documentation. Potential tenderers should be aware, however, that they may be required to forward the following information: (a) a copy of the most recent audited accounts covering the tenderer's last 3 years of trading (or for the period that is available if trading for less than 3 years) or (b) for the most recent full year of trading, where this information is not available in audited form, a copy of the draft or unaudited financial accounts or equivalent information showing the tenderer's turnover, profit and loss and cash flow position and an end period balance sheet or, where this cannot be provided, a statement signed by the finance director or similar responsible person detailing any major changes in the current financial position since the date of the latest audited accounts provided.
III.2)Conditions for participation
III.2.1)Information about reserved contracts
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about European Union funds
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
VI.2)Additional information:
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GO Reference: GO-20131115-PRO-5269555VI.3)Information on general regulatory framework
Relevant governmental Internet sites where information can be obtained
Tax legislation http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/
Tax legislation http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/
VI.4)Date of dispatch of this notice:
15.11.2013