Scope
Reference
C376954
Description
The Trust has recently awarded a contract for the provision of supply of High Secure Vapes and Liquid Pods and to support patients in a secure mental health setting as a stop smoking aid.
This is an end to end contract, with the contract also including provision of waste recycling bins for disposal of these items in line with WEEE rules in accordance with LiFePO4 batteries.
These vapes have been designed specifically for use in High Secure Mental Health environments and meet the required UK regulations for use in the NHS including MHRA and NICE Regulations.
Contract 1. Provision of High Security Vapes and Liquid Pod and associated waste contract
Supplier
Contract value
- £275,000 excluding VAT
- £330,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
29 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 4 years, 11 months
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to add/delete or amend any products during this contract, in line with new regulations or changes to the regulations that may affect patients in Mental Health environments and settings.
CPV classifications
- 33693200 - Nicotine substitutes
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| KPIs relating to Supply of Goods | KPIs relating to Supply of Goods |
3 months |
| KPIs relation to Waste & Collections | KPIs relation to Waste & Collections |
3 months |
| KPIs - Social Value as per Schedule 11 | KPIs - Social Value as per Schedule 11 |
12 months |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
- Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
These vapes have been designed specifically for use in High Secure Mental Health environments and meet the required UK regulations for use in the NHS including MHRA and NICE Regulations.
We have undertaken testing of various high secure vapes from various providers to be used in the secure environment setting and these vapes conform to the requirements of the Trust, whilst adhering to patient safety.
Supplier
eBurn Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNVN-7857-YGXD
Unit 3 Swordfish Way , Sherburn in Elmet
Leeds
LS25 6NG
United Kingdom
Email: customerservices@e-burn.com
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Provision of High Security Vapes and Liquid Pod and associated waste contract
Contracting authority
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJTT-4587-BLBM
Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road
Nottingham
NG6 9DR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Samuel Rudd / Chris Johnson
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government