--- title: "MARKET ENGAGEMENT NOTICE FOR NITROUS OXIDE DISPOSAL AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058b42" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058b42" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058b42.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058b42.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED" published: "2025-08-26" --- # MARKET ENGAGEMENT NOTICE FOR NITROUS OXIDE DISPOSAL AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES. Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058b42 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058b42) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058b42.json) ## Summary BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process focused on the disposal and associated services for Nitrous Oxide Gas and Canisters, classified as a prohibited Class C Drug. Located in London, this initiative seeks national coverage to serve UK Police Forces and other agencies, ensuring compliance, cost-efficiency, and reliability. The tender is divided into several Lots, including full-service provision, transportation, storage, and disposal services that span from collection to revenue generation. A market engagement survey is open until 4 September 2025, and further notices are expected by 12 September 2025. The main procurement category is services, with the estimated contract spanning from November 2025 to November 2029. This project represents a substantial business opportunity for companies specialising in hazardous waste services, particularly those with expertise in transportation, storage, and disposal solutions. Given the national scope and framework structure, it is well-suited for service providers across the UK, including SMEs. Companies adept in regulatory compliance and innovative pricing models are likely to find this tender appealing as it promises collaboration with law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders. Participation could enhance growth potential through involvement in a high-profile public undertaking. Feedback to shape the final structure of the procurement process is welcomed through the completion of the provided survey. ## Notice BLC are exploring a national approach to the supply of legally compliant services that meets the evolving needs of police forces and other agencies, following the classification of Nitrous Oxide Gas as a prohibited Class C Drug in November 2023. This Preliminary Market Engagement is to better understand the market, supplier appetite, capacity, and capability, as well as perceived risks and opportunities. The aim is to ensure all forces and agencies have access to the most cost effective, reliable, and compliant disposal services for the Nitrous Oxide Gas and / or the confiscated cannisters, full or empty. For Information only, the proposed Framework will consist of the following Lots. Lot 1 - A FULL SERVICE (End to End Provision of Facilities and Services for Collection, Transportation, Storage and Disposal of Full, Partially discharged, Nominally empty and Empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters). Lot 2 - TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE (Provision of Collection, Transportation and Storage Facilities for Full, Partially discharged, Nominally empty and Empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters). Lot 3 - TRANSPORTATION AND DE-GASSING (Provision of Collection, Transportation of Full and Partially discharged, Nominally empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters, for de-gassing and disposal of canisters). Lot 4 - TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL (Provision of Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters to generate revenue for user organisations). All Lots will be Sub-Lotted to provide a regional service if required. BlueLight Commercial is looking to asses the market with respect to - The Framework Lotting Structure - Availability of Services across the UK - Appropriate Pricing Model / Structure - Legal / Regulatory Requirements The current proposed structure may change following receipt of the premarket engagement survey feedback. To provide BLC with feedback on the proposals please complete the survey at the following link:- https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/BLC0249-NOX/ ### Planning Information BlueLight Commercial (BLC) have published this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice and Survey, working in collaboration with UK Police Forces and other agencies to gather information in relation to the provision of disposal and associated services for the Nitrous Oxide Gas and Cannisters (all types, all sizes and all states of fullness). BLC are exploring a national approach to the supply of legally compliant services that meets the evolving needs of police forces and other agencies, following the classification of Nitrous Oxide Gas as a prohibited Class C Drug in November 2023. This Preliminary Market Engagement is to better understand the market, supplier appetite, capacity, and capability, as well as perceived risks and opportunities. The aim is to ensure all forces and agencies have access to the most cost effective, reliable, and compliant disposal services for the Nitrous Oxide Gas and / or the confiscated cannisters, full or empty. For Information only, the proposed Framework will consist of the following Lots. Lot 1 – A FULL SERVICE (End to End Provision of Facilities and Services for Collection, Transportation, Storage and Disposal of Full, Partially discharged, Nominally empty and Empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters). Lot 2 – TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE (Provision of Collection, Transportation and Storage Facilities for Full, Partially discharged, Nominally empty and Empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters). Lot 3 – TRANSPORTATION AND DE-GASSING (Provision of Collection, Transportation of Full and Partially discharged, Nominally empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters, for de-gassing and disposal of canisters). Lot 4 – TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL (Provision of Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters to generate revenue for user organisations). All Lots will be Sub-Lotted to provide a regional service if required. BlueLight Commercial is looking to asses the market via completion of a Survey, with respect to - The Framework Lotting Structure - Availability of Services across the UK - Appropriate Pricing Model / Structure - Legal / Regulatory Requirements The current proposed structure may change following receipt of the premarket engagement survey feedback. LINKS To provide BLC with feedback on the proposals please complete the survey at the following survey address, please copy into your internet browser https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/BLC0249-NOX/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051198-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services ## Release History - 26 Aug 2025 at 10:32 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051198-2025 - 20 Aug 2025 at 11:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050157-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051198-2025 26th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050157-2025 20th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.bluelightcommercial.police.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/BLC0249-NOX/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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