UK Tobacco Track and Trace system SR464477442

Concepts

• salford
• software package
• data repository
• uk tobacco track
• tobacco products
• information systems
• united kingdom's tobacco tracking
• trace system sr464477442
• tracing of tobacco products
• continued tracking

Location

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.

CPV Codes

• 48000000 - Software package and information systems

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other 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. 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