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
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