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title: "Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) (2023-27)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)"
published: "2023-04-12"
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# Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) (2023-27)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80150f91-2eaf-48b1-af88-92b2221b05ac

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4603ee20-576b-4987-bdd2-c50df56dea43 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON) |
| Additional buyers | ATAMIS LTD |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2023 at 08:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4603ee20-576b-4987-bdd2-c50df56dea43
- 12 Apr 2023 at 08:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ec6816-32dd-44c9-8a72-d61d1d55a9aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4603ee20-576b-4987-bdd2-c50df56dea43
  12th April 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ec6816-32dd-44c9-8a72-d61d1d55a9aa
  12th April 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de9f9f1e-670b-417f-8257-3605aed50c58
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ada702e-b9f0-4dd2-a089-221609c0e578
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e038df3-9b6f-41e5-a902-b08d53734f74
  Draft Specifications200622
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d28cf288-d7fc-4e72-ad9f-27590380574c
  DHSC Market Consultation TNCO

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