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Packaging for Tobacco, Vapes and Nicotine Products - Design Services

DHSC is consulting with suppliers on design services for tobacco, vape and nicotine product packaging to support future regulatory development.

United Kingdom· LondonPublished 11 Aug 2026· TodayFind a Tender

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Brief

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is undertaking market engagement to inform the development of future regulations on tobacco, vape and nicotine product packaging under new powers granted by the Tobacco and Vapes Act. DHSC is seeking design services to support the creation of statutory instruments governing product packaging requirements. This is a market consultation exercise to understand supplier capabilities and refine procurement strategy, not a formal tender. Interested suppliers are encouraged to request and complete the market consultation questionnaire by emailing ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk (reference: 'DHSC - Design packaging of tobacco, vape and other nicotine products') with responses due by 23:59 on Monday 24 August 2026. Please note: DHSC is not obligated to proceed with any formal procurement following this consultation.

Track record

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