Procurement Summary
Country: United Kingdom
Summary: Hmrc Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme
Deadline: 12 Aug 2025
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 123558149
Document Ref. No.: SR2327849201
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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At Autumn Budget 2024, the Government confirmed Vaping Products Duty (VPD) would be introduced from 1 October 2026. Following further technical consultation, the Government announced a Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme (VDS) to be implemented alongside the VPD. The response to the consultation is available on GOV.UK. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will conduct a competitive flexible procurement exercise to appoint a Vaping Duty Stamp supplier via a concession contract. The duration of the contract will be 5 years with an optional one (1) year extension period at the sole discretion of the Authority. The estimated total contract value (inclusive of any options) is £32 million (excluding VAT). This value has been calculated based on the indicative volumes provided within the Specification and using existing information on stamp duty costs, including engagement with International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA). The Authority anticipates that a third of the contract value is associated with delivery charges, which are a non-profitable element of the contract. This assumption is based on average delivery costs of UK postal providers, for National, European and International mail. The Supplier will support the implementation of the Vaping Duty Stamp (VDS) Scheme. Under the scheme, businesses will purchase duty stamps directly from the appointed Supplier. The stamp will be a physical product incorporating digital features for traceability and authentication and will also capture data; including ...
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