Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
H M Revenue & Customs
100 PARLIAMENT STREET
LONDON
SW1A2BQ
UK
Contact person: Ian Anderson
E-mail: ian.anderson1@hmrc.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI32
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
http://hmrc.supplier-eu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
http://hmrc.supplier-eu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Commissioners for HM Revenue & Customs
I.5) Main activity
Other: Tax Authority
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Cryptoasset Investigation Services
Reference number: SR1542554079
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
HMRC are considering the future of cryptoasset investigation services and would like to invite suppliers to provide an in-depth overview of the types of crypoassets and cryptoasset investigation tools & and ancillary services in the markets, as well as some strategic insight as to what this fast-growing market may evolve into as it matures.
The procurement event has now launched and will remain open until the closing date of 3pm 17/11/2023, Please note that it is the intention HMRC to award two contracts, although HMRC retains the right to either award only one contract or no contract.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 029 500.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48461000
72268000
79700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of Cryptoasset Investigation Services via an online solution.
Investigative support.
Associated training.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 35%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 14
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
There is an option to extend the contract by a further year, exercisable by HMRC only.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
As per the procurement event
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
As per tender documentation
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
As per the procurement event
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-018186
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
17/11/2023
Local time: 15:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
17/11/2023
Local time: 16:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
HM Revenue & Customs
Manchester
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/10/2023