Buyer Name: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
Buyer Address: Lower Ground 5-8 The Sanctuary, London, UKI32, SW1P 3JS, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Des Dockerill
Contact Email: e-procurement@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Telephone: 07971031850
BLC0249 - FRAMEWORK FOR NITROUS OXIDE DISPOSAL AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
6000000.0 GBP
Gross: 7200000 GBP
6000000.0 GBP
Gross: 7200000 GBP
Published
03 Nov 2025, 16:13
03 Nov 2025, 16:13
Deadline
02 Dec 2025, 11:00
02 Dec 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
n/a
Contract End
n/a
n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
Region
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Awarded To
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n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
Description
To provide National Framework for all participating authorities for the local storage, collection / transportation, central storage, degassing and disposal of Nitrous Oxide gas and cannisters. Service Objective: To provide a compliant, efficient, and environmentally responsible service for secure storage, safe transfer, and legal disposal of seized nitrous oxide canisters, contents and containers, ensuring alignment with UK legal frameworks and environmental regulations. Service Scope The Framework is broken down into 4 separate Lots to allow for partial services to be contracted for as applicable for each participating contracting authority. These 4 main Lots are: - Lot 1 – 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 – Collection, Transportation to Supplier Facility, of Partially discharged, Nominally empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters. Canisters are to be either: Degassing Canisters and where applicable valve removal. Disposal of Empty Canisters , or; Disposal by Incineration of Nitrous Oxide Gas and Canisters. Lot 4 – Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters to generate revenue for user organisations.
Linked Documents
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070579-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Lot 1 – Full Service
Lot Description: (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 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 4,000,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 4,800,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-19T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-01-18T23:59:59+00:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): PRICING (50%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): TECHNICAL CAPABILITY (40%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): SOCIAL VALUE (10%)
Lot Title: Lot 2 – Transportation and Storage
Lot Description: Provision of Collection, Transportation and Storage Facilities for Full, Partially discharged, Nominally Empty and Empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters).
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 500,000
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 600,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-01-19T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-01-18T23:59:59+00:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): PRICING (50%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): TECHNICAL CAPABILITY (40%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): SOCIAL VALUE (10%)
Lot Title: Lot 3 – Collection, Transportation, Degassing and Incineration.
Lot Description: Collection, Transportation to Supplier Facility, of Partially discharged, Nominally empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters. Canisters are to be either: Degassing Canisters and where applicable valve removal. Disposal of Empty Canisters , or; Disposal by Incineration of Nitrous Oxide Gas and Canisters.
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 1,000,000
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 1,200,000
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-01-19T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-01-18T23:59:59+00:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): PRICING (50%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): TECHNICAL CAPABILITY (40%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): SOCIAL VALUE (10%)
Lot Title: Lot 4 – Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters
Lot Description: Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters to generate revenue for user organisations.
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Value: GBP 500,000
Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 600,000
Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-01-19T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 4 Contract End: 2029-01-18T23:59:59+00:00
Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): PRICING (50%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): TECHNICAL CAPABILITY (40%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): SOCIAL VALUE (10%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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