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title: "Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) (2023-27)"
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# Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) (2023-27)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-259a9fe8-97db-46dc-a398-5e2acac5e8a7

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (London) has completed an award for the procurement titled "Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) (2023-27)" in the laboratory services industry category. The contract value amounts to £1,000,000 and the tender deadline was on 12th September 2022. The contract will run from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure (above threshold), and the delivery addresses are in the United Kingdom, with the postal code SW1H 0EU.

This award presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering laboratory services or technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, to engage with the Department of Health and Social Care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this tender, aimed at testing of TNCO in cigarettes. Businesses should be prepared to deliver services in the specified contract period and comply with the cost model based on brand tested for TNCO.

## Notice

The delivery of Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) in cigarettes sold in the UK. Contract term: The contract will commence on 1 January 2023 with the initial term ending on 31st December 2025 (36 months) with the option to extend for a further period or periods of up to 24 months. Contract value (including extensions): PS1,000,000. Cost model is based on brand tested.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feb40c89-30b9-42c4-a5bc-a7ed4e1633f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PT. ESSENTRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2022 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feb40c89-30b9-42c4-a5bc-a7ed4e1633f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feb40c89-30b9-42c4-a5bc-a7ed4e1633f4
  26th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68c6b554-6850-47fa-8ae1-d137c1ee5c32
  TNCOCONTRACT2023_27signed_redacted

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