Studies in impact of India's Tariffs on UK-India Trade

The World Trade Organization estimates that India's simple average applied most favoured nation import tariffs are 17.1 percent the highest of any major economy. These present a significant barrier to UK companies looking to export to the Indian market. In order to gain a more detailed picture a detailed statistical analysis is needed to provide a full picture of the economic impact to both India and the UK of the existing Indian tariff structure. It should identify specific tariff lines that, if reduced, would be the most mutually beneficial to both economies. The study should also consider existing precedents and case studies of tariff reductions offered by India (or comparable countries) that have delivered economic benefits to the countries involved. This should include:

Part I: a detailed statistical analysis and assessment of the existing Indian basic customs duty structure and the economic impact to both India and the UK of any reductions in these duties.

Part II: a consideration and analysis of the respective sectors of the UK and Indian economies, and specific products, that would most benefit from any tariff reduction and case studies of the impacts of such reductions.

This project will produce empirical evidence to support the on-going UK-India trade discussions. We would expect a mixed methods approach that includes both quantitative and qualitative information - primary and secondary research, data analysis and case studies.

Additional information:

In order to be considered for this project it and receive pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant information requested) on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal, e-Bravo. Failure to do this will mean your company may not receive a Tender; no tenders will be issued via open e-mail.

Project 3682, ITT 3402: Impact of India's Tariffs on UK-India Trade: an assessment of the economic opportunity

How to apply in this Project:

1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).
2. Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) to access the content - You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box;

Responding to the ITT - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification - Note the deadline for completion, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk.

Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the Potential Provider's organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic PQQ/ITT, these shall be submitted in a PDF format (Adobe or similar).

PQQ/ITT or Bids not submitted via the FCO's eProcurement portal will not be considered.