Smoore Wins Three Heated Device Supply Lots in China Tobacco Jiangsu’s Overseas Market Project Covering Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia

Aug.03
Smoore Wins Three Heated Device Supply Lots in China Tobacco Jiangsu’s Overseas Market Project Covering Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia
China Tobacco Jiangsu Industrial Co., Ltd. (JSIC) has completed its 2026-2028 heated device procurement project, with Shenzhen Smoore Technology Limited securing final supply contracts for three lots: U1, C1 and C2. The project was launched through a public tender in June 2026 to support overseas markets and involved heated tobacco devices carrying JSIC’s “iRod” trademark. Candidate supplier results published on July 13 showed Smoore ranked first for the three awarded lots, while Shenzhen Yunxi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Bodi Technology Development Co., Ltd. participated in the bidding process.

Key Points

  • China Tobacco Jiangsu Industrial Co., Ltd. launched a 2026-2028 heated device procurement project.
  • The project included four lots: U1, C1, C2 and C3 heated devices.
  • Shenzhen Smoore Technology Limited won final supply contracts for U1, C1 and C2 lots.
  • Smoore, Yunxi Intelligent and Bodi Technology competed in the candidate supplier process.
  • C3 appeared in the original tender but was not disclosed in later candidate or final award announcements.

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August 3, 2026

China Tobacco Jiangsu Industrial Co., Ltd. (JSIC) announced the final results of its “2026-2028 Heated Device Procurement Project” on July 31, confirming Shenzhen Smoore Technology Limited as the supplier for three lots: U1, C1 and C2 heated devices.

The project was launched through a public tender in June 2026 and was designed to support overseas markets. The procurement process included three stages: tender announcement, candidate supplier announcement and final award announcement.

JSIC Launches Heated Device Procurement Project for Overseas Markets

On June 18, 2026, JSIC issued a public tender for its two-year heated device procurement project.

According to the tender announcement, the project involved heated tobacco devices carrying JSIC’s “iRod” trademark and was divided into four lots.

Tender Lots

Lot

Project

Maximum Bid Price (Tax Included)

001

U1 Heated Device Procurement

98 yuan/unit

002

C1 Heated Device Procurement

135 yuan/unit

003

C2 Heated Device Procurement

270 yuan/unit

004

C3 Heated Device Procurement

550 yuan/unit

The tender stated that the project was intended to support overseas markets.

Listed delivery destinations included:

  • Russia;
  • Belarus;
  • United Arab Emirates;
  • Pakistan;
  • Uzbekistan;
  • Moldova;
  • Croatia;
  • Japan;
  • South Korea;
  • Indonesia;
  • Malaysia.

Suppliers were required to complete product design, prototype development, modifications, evaluation support and tooling preparation, with production capacity of at least 20,000 units per month.

The tender also stated that bidders could participate in multiple lots and win multiple lots.

Candidate Supplier Announcement Shows Competitive Bidding

On July 13, JSIC published candidate supplier results, including rankings and bid prices.

Candidate Supplier Rankings

Lot

First Candidate (Bid Price)

Second Candidate (Bid Price)

Third Candidate (Bid Price)

U1 Heated Device

Shenzhen Smoore Technology Limited68.93 yuan/unit

Shenzhen Yunxi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.83.80 yuan/unit

Shenzhen Bodi Technology Development Co., Ltd.94.63 yuan/unit

C1 Heated Device

Shenzhen Smoore Technology Limited111.87 yuan/unit

Shenzhen Yunxi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.115.00 yuan/unit

Shenzhen Bodi Technology Development Co., Ltd.122.82 yuan/unit

C2 Heated Device

Shenzhen Smoore Technology Limited224.87 yuan/unit

Shenzhen Yunxi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.220.00 yuan/unit

Shenzhen Bodi Technology Development Co., Ltd.243.70 yuan/unit

C3 Heated Device

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Smoore ranked first candidate for the U1, C1 and C2 lots.

Yunxi Intelligent and Bodi Technology participated as competing candidates in the disclosed lots.

The C3 lot was included in the original tender announcement but no candidate supplier information was disclosed in the July 13 announcement.

Smoore Receives Final Awards for Three Lots

On July 31, JSIC released the final award announcement.

According to the announcement:

Lot

Final Supplier

Award Price (Tax Included)

U1 Heated Device

Shenzhen Smoore Technology Limited

68.93 yuan/unit

C1 Heated Device

Shenzhen Smoore Technology Limited

111.87 yuan/unit

C2 Heated Device

Shenzhen Smoore Technology Limited

224.87 yuan/unit

C3 Heated Device

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

The announcement confirmed Smoore as supplier for the three listed lots.

The C3 lot included in the original tender was not listed in the final award announcement, and no further information has been publicly disclosed.

Chinese Heated Device Suppliers Participate in Overseas Supply Chains

The procurement project highlights the participation of Chinese heated device manufacturers in overseas supply chains.

For suppliers, such projects require capabilities including:

  • product development;
  • large-scale production;
  • overseas delivery;
  • compliance with different market requirements.

However, public documents did not disclose total procurement volume, contract value or market-specific supply plans.

As heated tobacco products continue developing globally, the role of Chinese device suppliers in international supply chains remains an area to watch.

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