How to win: Hydrocarbon Oil Analysis

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HMRC requires the provision of forensic analytical services that will support investigations into all operational areas of Hydrocarbon Oils criminality and fraud by providing expert testing/examination and reporting on a variety of exhibits, primarily but not limited to Diesel, Petrol and on similar and associated products. The service provider must possess, or be able to demonstrate, working towards achieving the current ISO/IEC 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC17025 certification, accredited by UKAS or a comparable body. The service provider will be required to identify and quantify any Government rebated fuel markers present in a sample of Oil provided by HMRC.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — HM Revenue & Customs scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £5,500,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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