Cannabis biodigester

The Police and Crime Commissioner for NottinghamshirecontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-066e60Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£33k

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

19 Mar 2026

Deadline 02 Apr 2026

Description

Nottinghamshire Police ("the contracting authority") wishes to procure a cannabis biodigester that renders seized cannabis plant material non‑recoverable, converting it to grey water for lawful discharge under UK based environmental legislation. The machine must be able to digest "fresh" plants as well as dried leaves with "gummy" edible cannabis products optional but preferred if possible. The machine must be able to handle ~20 tonnes per year. Suppliers must size the unit to meet or exceed this throughput. Suppliers must also note if fresh cannabis plants must be shredded or could be to improve machine efficiency. The unit will be installed at a secure police site and operated by trained police staff under chain‑of‑custody controls - it must therefore on machine show volumes digested with tamper proof logs preferred but optional. Odour control: sealed drum/process with no persistent odour in normal operation. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity, please email richard.hughes@notts.police.uk

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-066e60
Total value
£33,000 excluding VAT
£39,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2027
Possible extension to 30 Apr 2028

N/A

Main category
goods
CPV classifications
42000000
Contract locations
East Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission & procedure

Submission deadline
02 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm
Submission address
Please email richard.hughes@notts.police.uk if you wish to express an interest in this opportunity.
Electronic submission
No
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition