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HMP Winchester - Key Tracing Fobs

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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29 Sep 2025 at 11:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, recently completed a direct procurement process for the supply of key tracing fobs and testers for HMP Winchester. Identec Limited, an SME based in Houghton Le Spring, was awarded the contract, valued at £15,215.59 gross. The procurement, which fell below the competitive threshold, commenced with the signing of the contract on 29th September 2025 and will remain active until 28th March 2026. Classified under the goods category with a specific focus on security equipment, the project addresses needs within the prison facilities management sector and was finalised without competition.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security equipment, especially those able to provide innovative and reliable solutions in key management systems. SMEs focused on the provision of tailored goods to government sectors, particularly in security and facility management areas, would find such procurements a perfect fit for their offerings. Additionally, companies familiar with navigating direct procurement processes in the public sector can leverage such contracts to strengthen their market presence and establish relations with governmental bodies like the Ministry of Justice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMP Winchester - Key Tracing Fobs

Notice Description

Purchase of new key tracing fobs and testers at HMP Winchester.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060470-2025
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
£12,679 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

IDENTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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