Nitrous Oxide Disposal
For the collection, transportation, storage, degassing and disposal of seized nitrous oxide canisters and associated materials
Following the reclassification of nitrous oxide as a Class C drug, forces face increasing challenges relating to the safe handling, storage and disposal of seized canisters. This national framework supports police forces and participating public sector organisations with a compliant, efficient and environmentally responsible solution for managing nitrous oxide evidence and recovered canisters, ensuring specialist suppliers capable of delivering services that comply with current legislation, health and safety requirements, and environmental regulations.
Scope of contract
The framework enables participating organisations to procure services for the local storage, collection, transportation, central storage, degassing and disposal of nitrous oxide gas and canisters.
The objective is 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.
This framework covers the following lots:
- 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: a) degassing canisters and where applicable valve removal, disposal of empty canisters, or; b) 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.
Framework details
Framework title: Nitrous Oxide Disposal and Associated Services
Reference: BLC0249
Contract term: 12/08/2026 to 11/08/2029 (3 years)
Supplier details
Access the framework
Full details of the framework can be accessed by contacting the Estates and Energy team.
An Access Agreement will need to be completed prior to framework documents being made available. This can be found via the Estates and Energy Resources on the Learning Management System.
If you do not have access to the LMS, please contact the Estates and Energy team for support.
Get in touch
For support with Nitrous Oxide Disposal contact:
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Andy BalmondCommercial Lead |
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Katherine de CambraContract Manager |
Using a BlueLight Commercial framework is a ready-made solution, saving both time and money as we have already carried out due diligence and supplier negotiation. This means customers get best value through our centralised buying power and can be reassured all suppliers, and products, will comply with required legislative and technical standards. We maintain the strategic relationships with suppliers, whilst the customer maintains control of operational contract management. We will oversee the implementation and onboarding of the contract, act as a single point of contact and provide an escalation route for any performance issues.