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title: "Provision of E-Cigarettes and Liquids"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06abd6"
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# Provision of E-Cigarettes and Liquids

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06abd6

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052062-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 15:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052062-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052062-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.the-chest.gov.uk
  All documents relating to this procurement can be found on The Chest Project Ref DN817085

## Notice URLs

- https://star-procurement.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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