Planning

Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) (2023-27)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)

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Planning

12 Apr 2023 at 08:31

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Apr 2023 at 08:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (London) is planning a procurement process titled "Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) (2023-27)" in the laboratory services industry category. The procurement is in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for July 6, 2022. The Department aims to appoint a provider for TNCO testing in cigarettes, with a potential contract value of £1,000,000. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should note that this is not yet a call for competition but an early engagement to gather market feedback.

This tender by the Department of Health and Social Care presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services to compete for a significant contract in the laboratory services sector. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations, are encouraged to participate. Interested parties should consider the potential long-term collaboration and revenue opportunities provided by this procurement process, with detailed specifications available for review and feedback until July 6, 2022.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) (2023-27)

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care is looking to appoint a competent provider to deliver of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) Testing in cigarettes Services Intended contract term: 36 months with an option to extend for a further up to 24 month. Estimated contract value (including extensions): PS200,000 per annum excluding VAT. Therefore, possible total value for the duration of the contract PS1,000,000 The DHSC is issuing this early engagement to seek information and feedback from the market on the specifications and approach for this project. For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition, the purpose is to advise the market on the forthcoming DHSC procurement and seek feedback from the market that may inform the final specification and/or procurement approach to the services. This market engagement process do not form part of the formal procurement process. When the formal procurement process commences any supplier may join the competition and all supplier bids will be evaluated on the same basis. A Market Consultation Questionnaire and draft Specifications are attached to this notice. The completed questionnaire should be returned via email ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk quoting 'TNCO' no later than 6th July 2022, 5pm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80150f91-2eaf-48b1-af88-92b2221b05ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4603ee20-576b-4987-bdd2-c50df56dea43
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)
Additional Buyers

ATAMIS LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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