Tender

Provision of E-Cigarettes and Liquids

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 15:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of E-Cigarettes and Liquids" as part of its smoking cessation support offer. The procurement is open under the "Below threshold - open competition" method, targeting the "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" industry category. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026, running initially for three years with an optional extension of up to 24 months. The bid submission deadline is 12noon on 22nd June 2026, with questions due by 12noon on 9th June 2026. The procurement is being managed through The Chest portal, focusing on regions across the UK, from UKC to UKK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and distribution of e-cigarettes and associated paraphernalia. SMEs, particularly those possessing expertise in fulfilling public sector contracts, could benefit by securing a contract valued at approximately £150,000 annually. The selection will be based on an evaluation of Quality, Social Value, and Price, which presents an advantageous position for businesses that can deliver strong value propositions in these areas. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to foster long-term relationships with a major public authority and expand their market presence in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of E-Cigarettes and Liquids

Notice Description

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION: TRAFFORD - PROVISION OF E-CIGARETTES & ASSOCIATED PARAPHERNALIA Trafford Council are seeking to appoint an e-cigarette supplier to supply e-cigarettes and e-liquids to smoking cessation providers as part of Trafford's smoking cessation support offer. STAR Ref UID020746; The Chest Ref DN817085). Approximate Total Contract Value: PS150,000. Approximate Annual Contract Value: PS30,000. Contract commencement date: 1st Aug 2026. Contract duration: 3 years with the option to extend for up to 24months subject to the sole discretion of Trafford Council. This tender opportunity can be found under Current Opportunities for Trafford Council on the Chest website at www.the-chest.gov.uk All information in relation to this opportunity is available via the Chest only. (Chest Ref DN817085). All questions and/or requests for information/clarification must be submitted on the 'Messages' section of The Chest portal. All responses will be communicated using the same method. Please do not contact Star Procurement or the commissioners directly. Deadline for questions: 12noon on the 9th June 2026. Tenders must be submitted on The Chest portal. Deadline for bid submissions: 12noon on the 22nd June 2026. Social Value Quantitative offers (TOMS) must be submitted on the Social Value Portal. Deadline for submission: 12noon on the 22nd June 2026. Any changes to the submission dates/times will be communicated via the Chest portal. This procurement is being conducted under the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052062-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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