Tender

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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)

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08 Aug 2022 at 13:59

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08 Aug 2022 at 07:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care in London has initiated a tender process for the delivery of Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) services for cigarettes sold in the UK. The contract, valued at £1,000,000 inclusive of VAT, will last for 36 months with the option to extend for additional periods. The tender, classified under laboratory services, will follow an open procedure above threshold, with a tender period ending on September 12, 2022. The contract is set to commence on January 1, 2023, and interested parties can register on the DHSC Atamis eTendering System.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses providing accredited testing laboratory services and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. Businesses with expertise in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services will find this opportunity particularly relevant. The location for the procurement is in London, United Kingdom, with the main procurement category being services.

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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 The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking to appoint a competent provider for the delivery of Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) in cigarettes sold in the UK. The appointed supplier must be able to provide accredited testing laboratory services, demonstrate independence from the tobacco industry, and has the capacity to fulfil the requirements as set out in the relevant UK tobacco control regulations; the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016/507, the Standardised Packaging of Tobacco Products Regulations 2015/829 and The Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020/1316. Contract Project Reference: C75064 Contract term: 36 months with the option to extend for a further period or periods of up to 24 months. The contract will commence on 1 January 2023. Estimated contract value (including extensions): PS1,000,000 (PS185,000 to PS200,000 per every 12 months) inclusive of vat The opportunity will be available on the DHSC Atamis eTendering System. Select this link to access and register your organisation to the Atamis system https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, if you have not already done so. To find this opportunity in the eTendering system, select "Find Opportunities" and then search by project number or title. Once you have found the Opportunity, press the 'Register Interest' button to register your interest. This will make the project to appear on 'My proposals and quotes'. From there you can review documents, send clarification messages, submit the response, or decline to respond, if you decide not to participate in the opportunity. For full details on the instruction to tender and terms of participations please refer to the Invitation to Tender document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c219363-bd70-4b8d-af51-46dd90eb87f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6758e25-a5fc-4820-ac1e-a96320005f96
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
8 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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)
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

Notice Documents

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