Official UK procurement notice
Forensics - Analysis of Hydrocarbon Oil Samples
Authority: HM Revenue & Customs (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
Re-procurement plannedHydrocarbon Oil Analysis · tender expected
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe contracting authority have awarded a contract which will provide forensic analysis of hydrocarbon oil samples, primarily diesel, for identifying government rebated fuel markers and illegal laundering agents, with results provided electronically to the contracting authority. Where results are used in court cases the supplier will be required to provide a witness statement and act as an expert witness. This requirement also includes the supply of forensically secure testing equipment for use by the contracting authority's officers, and other testing equipment e.g. chemicals and laboratory equipment.
CPV: Analysis services · Clinical forensics equipment and supplies · Detection and analysis apparatus · Services related to the oil and gas industry
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1The Contracting Authority undertook supplier engagement activityAwardedPublished value£5,000,000
The Contracting Authority undertook supplier engagement activity. Further details was made available via the Contracting Authority's SAP Ariba.
In order to access the further information in SAP Ariba and attend the Supplier Day supply companies were first be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The NDA should be requested via email to gemma.moring@hmrc.gov.uk . If a potential supplier fails to provide a completed NDA then the supplier will not be permitted to attend the Supplier Day or access the Contracting Authority's SAP Ariba. If using the Contracting Authority's SAP Ariba for the first time the potential supplier should please contact gemma.moring@hmrc.gov.uk. Additional information: The requirement includes but is not limited to:
Expert forensic testing/examination of samples and reporting on a variety of exhibits:
Fuel markers or dyes
Laundering agents
Other fuel components, extenders or substitutes
In line with the Forensic Science Regulator's Codes of Practice and Conduct for forensic science providers and practitioners in the Criminal Justice System
Providing expert witness services, including written statements and presenting evidence to the court
Occasional travel throughout the UK
Giving evidence in court
Providing assistance at fuel laundering sites
Secure transportation of samples
In a sealed box via a Track and Trace courier accompanied by a Dangerous Goods Note
Complying with the ADR Limited Quantity regulations
End-to-end tracking of samples, producing records of analysis and reporting Management Information
Provision of standard road side testing kits
Assist and advise on the development of new markers and dyes for use in identifying rebated fuel, including the development of complimentary roadside tests and training
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality: 60%
- Cost: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 60%
- Cost: 40%
- Suitability
Participants must sign an NDA prior to submitting a proposal
- Economic & financial standing
The requirement will be including but not limited to:
- Expert forensic testing/examination of samples and reporting on a variety of exhibits:
o Fuel markers/dyes
o Laundering agents
o Other fuel components, extenders or substitutes
- In line with the Forensic Science Regulator's Codes of Practice and Conduct for forensic science providers and practitioners in the Criminal Justice System
- Providing expert witness services, including written statements and presenting evidence to the court
- Occasional travel throughout the UK
o Giving evidence in court
o Providing assistance at fuel laundering sites
- Secure transportation of samples
o In a sealed box via a Track and Trace courier accompanied by a Dangerous Goods Note
o Complying with the ADR Limited Quantity regulations
- End-to-end tracking of samples, producing records of analysis and reporting Management Information
- Provision of standard road side testing kits
- Assist and advise on the development of new markers and dyes for use in identifying rebated fuel, including the development of complimentary roadside tests and training
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes
- First published
- 1 Mar 2021, 16:00 GMT
- Last source update
- 26 Oct 2021, 10:37 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 7 Apr 2021 – …
- Authority reference
SR300978278- FTS notice number
2021/S 000-026744- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02973cFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 5 Mar 2021, 08:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Participation fee
- document
- Bids opened
- 7 Apr 2021, 12:00 BST
Timeline
5 Mar 2021 → 26 Oct 2021 · 4 dates- Submission deadline5 Mar 2021, 08:00 GMT
- Bids opened7 Apr 2021, 12:00 BST
- Bids must remain valid until2 Sept 2021, 23:59 BST
- Notice published26 Oct 2021, 10:37 BST
Notice history
2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 26 Oct 2021- Status changed to complete26 Oct 2021, 10:37 BST
- Buyer details updated26 Oct 2021, 10:37 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurofins Forensic Services Limited | £856,341 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Forensics - Analysis of Hydrocarbon Oil Samples · Eurofins Forensic Services Limited
- Signed
- 30 Jun 2021
- Value
- £856,341
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- HM Revenue and CustomsContracting authorityMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsGeneral public services
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- HMRCReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Eurofins Forensic Services LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.