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Software Subscription Services (Harmonised System Code Lookup)

Department for Business and Trade · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:45.

Opportunity overview

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a requirement for an API that can be used to help importers to find a Harmonised System (HS) code and right tariff for their products. This HS code enables them to describe their products and find the right tariff. To access this procurement, please follow the link provided to register on DBT's e-tendering platform, Jaggaer. Once registered, search for "Project_4546" and / or Software Subscription Licences (Harmonised System Code Lookup).

Classification

  • CPV72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
  • CPV72100000 — Hardware consultancy services
  • CPV72200000 — Software programming and consultancy services
  • CPV72300000 — Data services
  • CPV72500000 — Computer-related services

Lots

  • The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a requirement for an API that can be used to help importers to find a Harmonised System (HS) code and right tariff for their products. This HS code enables them to describe their products and find the right tariff. The supplier will provide critical expertise to bridge the gap between the technical digital teams and Finance, manage engagement, and oversee the rollout. Key tasks include facilitating user acceptance testing, managing risks, developing training, and ensuring smooth integration with other corporate functions. This work is essential to improving operational efficiency, and reducing reliance on manual processes. the supplier will also provide access to query APIs and web-based applications as transactions, to return an HS-6, HS8, and HS10 code from the submission of a narrative product description for international markets (e.g., capability to convert free text search information into specific Harmonised System (HS) codes). The contract shall be for an initial period of 12 months, with the contractual option to extend by up to a further twelve (12) months. The requirement has an estimated value of £100,000 (excluding VAT) per year over the 2 year duration (£200,000 in total, including optional extension). DBT is using e-tendering for this procurement which means this Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the forms for submitting a response are only available in electronic form which can be accessed via your web browser at: https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com. Tenderers should read all the instructions and documents thoroughly and follow the defined processes to comply with our requirements.£200k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
Project_4546
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
18 Mar 2025, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
18 Mar 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
17 Mar 2025, 16:00

Classification

Id
72000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
120

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a requirement for an API that can be used to help importers to find a Harmonised System (HS) code and right tariff for their products. This HS code enables them to describe their products and find the right tariff. The supplier will provide critical expertise to bridge the gap between the technical digital teams and Finance, manage engagement, and oversee the rollout. Key tasks include facilitating user acceptance testing, managing risks, developing training, and ensuring smooth integration with other corporate functions. This work is essential to improving operational efficiency, and reducing reliance on manual processes. the supplier will also provide access to query APIs and web-based applications as transactions, to return an HS-6, HS8, and HS10 code from the submission of a narrative product description for international markets (e.g., capability to convert free text search information into specific Harmonised System (HS) codes). The contract shall be for an initial period of 12 months, with the contractual option to extend by up to a further twelve (12) months. The requirement has an estimated value of £100,000 (excluding VAT) per year over the 2 year duration (£200,000 in total, including optional extension). DBT is using e-tendering for this procurement which means this Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the forms for submitting a response are only available in electronic form which can be accessed via your web browser at: https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com. Tenderers should read all the instructions and documents thoroughly and follow the defined processes to comply with our requirements.

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The contract can be extended by up to a further twelve (12) months, by agreement between the parties, which is included in the total contract value.

Contract period

Duration In Days
360

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
72100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hardware consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
72200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Software programming and consultancy services
Entry 3
Id
72300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data services
Entry 4
Id
72500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Computer-related services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic2
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-95579
Name
Department for Business and Trade

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1A 2DY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Old Admiralty Building, Admiralty Place

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Department for Business and Trade

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-137869
Name
Department for International Trade Old Admiralty Building, Admiralty Place

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1A 2DY
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Department for International Trade Old Admiralty Building, Admiralty Place

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UK · SW1A 2DY · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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