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title: "PHE - Corporate - Testing for Menthol Characterising Flavour in Cigarettes"
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# PHE - Corporate - Testing for Menthol Characterising Flavour in Cigarettes

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b52b26ca-bf8c-46ca-a64f-c54ab9c848b0

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0476594a-f3cf-4f8c-ace0-e29dfc903c38 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2021 - 9 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0476594a-f3cf-4f8c-ace0-e29dfc903c38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0476594a-f3cf-4f8c-ace0-e29dfc903c38
  12th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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