HMRC Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme
About This Opportunity
This is a concession contract in the finance and banking and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Public Finance and Taxation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for concession in the finance and banking sector. Concession contracts involve the operation or management of public assets or services, typically requiring significant financial capacity and operational expertise. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
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) has conducted 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 information about the manufacturer or business who affixes the stamp, product details and product journey through the supply chain.
The scheme will be managed by the appointed Supplier, who will be responsible for production and supply, as well as providing the system for businesses to order, make payment, manage their stamps and collect data for HMRC relating to vaping products and the journey through the supply chain.
The stamp must be applied before the product is released for consumption, and associated data will be recorded in the Supplier's system.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 045979-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About HM Revenue & Customs
HM Revenue & Customs has issued 23 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 21 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to CARTOR SECURITY PRINTERS LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by HM Revenue & Customs in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Concession contract in the Finance & Banking sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
CARTOR SECURITY PRINTERS LIMITED was awarded the contract for £32,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 045979-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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