Tender

PHE - Corporate - Testing for Menthol Characterising Flavour in Cigarettes

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

12 Mar 2021 at 11:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "PHE - Corporate - Testing for Menthol Characterising Flavour in Cigarettes" is issued by Public Health England, based in Salisbury, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of administrative healthcare services and is currently in the Tender stage. The deadline for submission is 26 March 2021, with the contract period commencing on 8 April 2021 and concluding on 9 July 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows a wide range of applicants to participate, and it addresses the need for laboratory testing due to regulatory changes affecting menthol-flavoured cigarettes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in laboratory testing, quality assurance, and compliance services within the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to accommodate a diverse range of providers. Companies with expertise in chemical analysis and regulatory compliance will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their service offerings and client base within a changing regulatory landscape.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

PHE - Corporate - Testing for Menthol Characterising Flavour in Cigarettes

Notice Description

The ban on menthol flavouring has generated the need for one-off testing to ascertain if identified cigarette brands are compliant with UK regulations. PHE has identified 27 cigarette products of interest which will require laboratory testing for the presence of menthol and its analogues, with a smaller number of products (5) also being tested for control purposes. As well as the presence of menthol and its analogues within cigarette emissions, PHE require a summary of the levels of such chemicals identified. Additional information: If not already done so, you will need to register your organisation on our Bravo e-Tendering Portal. This is free of charge and a one-off requirement. https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk Once registered please navigate to Project 6142 or ITT 4692. There is a help desk facility provided by Bravo in case of any difficulty: 0800 069 8630 Option 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b52b26ca-bf8c-46ca-a64f-c54ab9c848b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0476594a-f3cf-4f8c-ace0-e29dfc903c38
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2021 - 9 Jul 2021 1-6 months
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
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
Jade Palmer
Contact Email
jade.palmer@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 619960

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JG
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-b52b26ca-bf8c-46ca-a64f-c54ab9c848b0-2021-03-12T11:16:02Z",
    "date": "2021-03-12T11:16:02Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-b52b26ca-bf8c-46ca-a64f-c54ab9c848b0",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_267697/933152",
        "title": "PHE - Corporate - Testing for Menthol Characterising Flavour in Cigarettes",
        "description": "The ban on menthol flavouring has generated the need for one-off testing to ascertain if identified cigarette brands are compliant with UK regulations. PHE has identified 27 cigarette products of interest which will require laboratory testing for the presence of menthol and its analogues, with a smaller number of products (5) also being tested for control purposes. As well as the presence of menthol and its analogues within cigarette emissions, PHE require a summary of the levels of such chemicals identified. Additional information: If not already done so, you will need to register your organisation on our Bravo e-Tendering Portal. This is free of charge and a one-off requirement. https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk Once registered please navigate to Project 6142 or ITT 4692. There is a help desk facility provided by Bravo in case of any difficulty: 0800 069 8630 Option 1.",
        "datePublished": "2021-03-12T11:16:02Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "75122000",
            "description": "Administrative healthcare services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2021-03-26T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2021-04-08T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2021-07-09T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0476594a-f3cf-4f8c-ace0-e29dfc903c38",
                "datePublished": "2021-03-12T11:16:02Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Link to eSourcing Portal",
                "url": "https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-98504",
            "name": "Public Health England",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Public Health England"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Manor Farm Road, Porton Down",
                "locality": "Salisbury",
                "postalCode": "SP4 0JG",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Jade Palmer",
                "email": "Jade.Palmer@phe.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "01980 619960"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-98504",
        "name": "Public Health England"
    }
}