Award

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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Oct 2022 at 12:13

Tender

08 Aug 2022 at 07:20

Planning

21 Jun 2022 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed the tender process for the delivery of Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) in cigarettes sold in the UK. The appointed supplier, PT. Essentra, will provide laboratory services to fulfill the requirements set out in the relevant UK tobacco control regulations. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, with potential extensions, will commence on 1 January 2023, lasting for 36 months with possible further extension periods of up to 24 months. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award criteria considered factors such as quality, social value, and price.

This procurement opportunity by the Department of Health and Social Care offers businesses the chance to provide accredited testing laboratory services for TNCO testing in cigarettes. Companies with expertise in laboratory services, particularly in tobacco-related testing, are well-suited to compete. The contract involves a significant value and a long-term commitment, providing a stable revenue source for the selected supplier. Businesses interested in bidding should review the quality, social value, and pricing aspects meticulously to be competitive in the open procurement process.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The delivery of Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) in cigarettes sold in the UK.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health and Social Care has sought via an open tender the appointment of a competent provider for the delivery of Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) in cigarettes sold in the UK. The appointed supplier was able to demonstrate they are an accredited testing laboratory with 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 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.
Contract value (including extensions): PS1,000,000. Cost model is based on brand tested. Additional information: Contract link:

Renewal: The contract has an option to extend for a further period or periods of up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0348e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030183-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
25 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Ms Julia Estruga
Contact Email
julia.estruga@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1132045540

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
TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PT. ESSENTRA

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