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title: "Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) (2023-27)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0348e4"
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# Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) (2023-27)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0348e4

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030183-2022 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| 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 | TLI32 Westminster |

## 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 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030183-2022
- 8 Aug 2022 at 07:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021650-2022
- 21 Jun 2022 at 14:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016959-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feb40c89-30b9-42c4-a5bc-a7ed4e1633f4
- https://www.essentra.com/en/industries/tobacco/essentra-laboratories
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

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