Planning

Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) (2023-27)

  • Department of Health and Social Care

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-016959

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0348e4

Published 21 June 2022, 3:42pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Department of Health and Social Care

39 Victoria Street

London

SW1H 0EU

Contact

Ms Julia Huerta Estruga

Email

Julia.estruga@dhsc.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1132045540

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI32 - Westminster

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

Buyer's address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Testing of Tar Nicotine and Carbon Monoxide (TNCO) (2023-27)

Reference number

C75064

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

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

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

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

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI32 - Westminster

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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): £200,000 per annum excluding VAT. Therefore, possible total value for the duration of the contract £1,000,000
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

two.2.14) Additional information

To access the draft specifications and the Market Engagement Questionnaire click the link below:
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ec6816-32dd-44c9-8a72-d61d1d55a9aa

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

21 June 2022


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes