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HMP Hindley - Key Tracing Fobs and Tester

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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15 Sep 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "HMP Hindley - Key Tracing Fobs and Tester" was conducted by the Ministry of Justice, based in London, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the category of "Security equipment" and took place in the UKI32 region. The process was completed and the contract was awarded on 12th September 2025, with the award being announced on 15th September 2025. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, without competition, signifying a streamlined award process for goods related to an existing key tracing system at HMP Hindley.

This tender provides opportunities primarily for businesses involved in the supply and installation of security equipment, particularly those capable of working with existing systems in correctional facilities. AVONWOOD DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Wimborne, was awarded the contract. The direct procurement method indicates opportunities for businesses that have pre-existing relationships with the Ministry of Justice or can offer specialised solutions tailored to niche requirements like key tracing systems in prisons. This contract, valued at £20,803.43, could serve as a stepping stone for SMEs looking to establish or expand their presence in the governmental security equipment sector.

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Notice Title

HMP Hindley - Key Tracing Fobs and Tester

Notice Description

Purchase of key tags, tester and installation services which will work alongside existing key tracing system at HMP Hindley.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056603-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,803 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 11 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial-prisonfacilitiesmanagement@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVONWOOD DEVELOPMENTS

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