Scope
Reference
BLC0249
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 excluding VAT
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 January 2026 to 18 January 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Full Service
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 value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Transportation and Storage
Description
Provision of Collection, Transportation and Storage Facilities for Full, Partially discharged, Nominally Empty and Empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters).
Lot value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Collection, Transportation, Degassing and Incineration.
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 value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters
Description
Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters to generate revenue for user organisations.
Lot value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
18 January 2029
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1%
Framework operation description
By call off or Direct Award through cost and technical capability assessment.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
As described and detailed in the Framework Agreement Terms and Conditions, Schedule 11
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Full Service
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Transportation and Storage
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Collection, Transportation, Degassing and Incineration.
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Empty Nitrous Oxide Canisters
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 November 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
2 December 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| PRICING | Price | 50% |
| TECHNICAL CAPABILITY | Quality | 40% |
| SOCIAL VALUE | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
- Companies House: 12517649
Lower Ground 5-8 The Sanctuary
London
SW1P 3JS
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Private utility