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MARKET ENGAGEMENT NOTICE FOR NITROUS OXIDE DISPOSAL AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES.

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

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/

Classification

  • CPV90520000 — Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
BLC0249
Status
planning
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Communication

Future Notice Date
12 Sept 2025, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
2 Nov 2029, 23:59
Starts
3 Nov 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
90520000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
050157-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
20 Aug 2025, 12:38
Entry 2
Id
051198-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
26 Aug 2025, 11:32

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
4 Sept 2025, 23:59
Description
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/

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-12517649
Name
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 3JS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Lower Ground 5-8 The Sanctuary

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicUndertaking
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public undertaking

Identifier

Id
12517649
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Name
Des Dockerill
Telephone
07971031850

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1P 3JS · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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