UK Tobacco Track and Trace system SR464477442

A Prior Information Notice
by H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Goods)
Duration
not specified
Value
___
Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
28 May 2021
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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. … HMRC have a contract to deliver this system until 30/06/22 and will run a procurement exercise to ensure a system is in operation from 01/07/22. The intention is to award a 5 year agreement. 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. Additional information: 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.

CPV Codes

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 48100000 - Industry specific software package
  • 48600000 - Database and operating software package
  • 48800000 - Information systems and servers
  • 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Other Information

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. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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. To register your interest in the Supplier Engagement Event please email Catherine.moore3@hmrc.gov.uk with the following information: The contract title shown in Section II.1.1) Your organisations name: Your organisation's HMRC SAP Ariba account ID:

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