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Provision of High Security Vapes and Liquid Pod and associated waste contract

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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31 Oct 2025 at 10:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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02 Sep 2025 at 10:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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20 Aug 2025 at 21:13

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust involved a direct award contract for the provision of high-security vapes, liquid pods, and associated waste recycling services. This initiative aims to support patients in secure mental health environments as a stop-smoking aid while complying with necessary NHS regulations, including MHRA and NICE stipulations. The contract, valued at £275,000 (gross amount of £330,000 GBP), commenced on 1st October 2025 and will run until 30th September 2028, with an option for renewal up to 2030. The awarded supplier, eBurn Limited, is located in Leeds and specialises in goods aligned with the tender requirements. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category and primarily covers the UK region of Nottingham (UKF14), reflecting seamless integration in health service provision within central government operations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like eBurn Limited, which showcase expertise in designing products tailored to high-security mental health settings. Firms specialising in medical and health products, particularly those adhering to stringent regulatory environments, will find opportunities to expand their market reach and bolster their portfolios. The contract’s flexibility to adapt products according to evolving regulations also encourages businesses to innovate. Companies with capabilities in nicotine substitutes, waste recycling, and container production for disposable items will be well-suited to compete for similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of High Security Vapes and Liquid Pod and associated waste contract

Notice Description

The Trust has recently awarded a contract for the provision of supply of High Secure Vapes and Liquid Pods and to support patients in a secure mental health setting as a stop smoking aid. This is an end to end contract, with the contract also including provision of waste recycling bins for disposal of these items in line with WEEE rules in accordance with LiFePO4 batteries. These vapes have been designed specifically for use in High Secure Mental Health environments and meet the required UK regulations for use in the NHS including MHRA and NICE Regulations.

Procurement Information

These vapes have been designed specifically for use in High Secure Mental Health environments and meet the required UK regulations for use in the NHS including MHRA and NICE Regulations. We have undertaken testing of various high secure vapes from various providers to be used in the secure environment setting and these vapes conform to the requirements of the Trust, whilst adhering to patient safety.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058bb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069967-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

33693200 - Nicotine substitutes

44613800 - Containers for waste material

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Additional Buyers

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG6 9DR
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Bulwell Forest
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham North and Kimberley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

eBurn Limited

Further Information

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