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title: "PHE - Corporate - TNCO in Cigarettes"
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# PHE - Corporate - TNCO in Cigarettes

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cac5d6f8-59c7-4aaf-8f2a-f78bdf2e10e2

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "PHE - Corporate - TNCO in Cigarettes" was conducted by Public Health England, focusing on testing cigarettes to determine nicotine levels as part of a European-wide approval process. This contract, classified under administrative healthcare services, had a total value of £450,000 and was carried out via an open procurement method. Although the tender period has ended, the contract period commenced on 1 January 2018 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2021. The delivery location for the services is based in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in compliance testing and regulatory assessments. Organisations that can deliver high-quality analytical services to meet the stringent requirements of public health testing would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. As Public Health England's buyer role indicates, partnerships with established entities like this can lead to fruitful business growth prospects for qualified suppliers in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Testing of Cigarettes to determine Nicotine levels. European wide approval process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954f359b-15c8-4a18-ad5e-991a20ccecb9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 0QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Till Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954f359b-15c8-4a18-ad5e-991a20ccecb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954f359b-15c8-4a18-ad5e-991a20ccecb9
  18th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fff3bd71-2047-49f5-b663-c24b3abd4f36
  Redacted Form of Contract

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