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Cannabis biodigester

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2026 at 06:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 09:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire recently completed a tendering process for the procurement of a cannabis biodigester. The contract was awarded to Power Knot (UK) Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise. This procurement aimed to secure a machine capable of processing approximately 20 tonnes of cannabis plant material annually, converting it into grey water under environmental regulations. The procurement method was an open competition, with the contract valued at £46,600. Located in the Nottinghamshire region, the contract covers the period from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2027, reflecting a recent finalisation date of 13th May 2026. This process was primarily in the industrial machinery category, evidencing the strategic investments by Nottinghamshire Police in environmentally compliant destruction methods.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and environmental technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those offering innovative solutions that meet rigorous operational and environmental standards, would be well-suited to such opportunities. The contract's focus on environmentally friendly practices through the secure and efficient disposal of cannabis plant materials aligns well with the evolving market demand for sustainable solutions. Establishing a presence in public sector contracts like this can bolster a company's credentials and open doors to further opportunities in governmental tenders, especially for those businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the secure waste disposal sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cannabis biodigester

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire Police ("the contracting authority") wishes to procure a cannabis biodigester that renders seized cannabis plant material non-recoverable, converting it to grey water for lawful discharge under UK based environmental legislation. The machine must be able to digest "fresh" plants as well as dried leaves with "gummy" edible cannabis products optional but preferred if possible. The machine must be able to handle ~20 tonnes per year. Suppliers must size the unit to meet or exceed this throughput. Suppliers must also note if fresh cannabis plants must be shredded or could be to improve machine efficiency. The unit will be installed at a secure police site and operated by trained police staff under chain-of-custody controls - it must therefore on machine show volumes digested with tamper proof logs preferred but optional. Odour control: sealed drum/process with no persistent odour in normal operation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043682-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 6LU
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Ernehale
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POWER KNOT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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