Award

Supply, Calibration and Reactive Maintenance services for Weighing Equipment

HOME OFFICE

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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 13:55

TenderUpdate

11 Dec 2025 at 15:04

Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has concluded the procurement process for the Supply, Calibration, and Reactive Maintenance services of weighing equipment used by Border Force. This procurement is categorised under public authority central government and involves two distinct contracts split into two lots: North Region and South Region. The procurement, initiated under an open procedure, involves services within the category of weighing machinery and repair and maintenance services, applicable throughout the United Kingdom. Key dates include the awarding of contracts on 30 March 2026, with the standstill period ending on 10 April 2026, and contracts commencing on 8 May 2026 and possibly extending until 7 May 2030. The process was conducted in accordance with Procurement Act 2023 and concluded with each lot being granted to a single supplier.

This tender offers promising opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in weighing machinery and maintenance services, with the favourability for bidding across multiple lots, though only one supplier is awarded per lot. John White & Son (Weighing Machines) Ltd secured a contract for the North Region, while Marsden Weighing Machine Group Ltd was awarded the South Region. SMEs can leverage such government contracts to bolster business growth through enhanced credibility and stable revenue streams from long-term service agreements. The open procedure promotes fair competition and transparency, ensuring that businesses equipped with the required technical capabilities and competitive pricing stand a good chance of securing future tenders.

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Notice Title

Supply, Calibration and Reactive Maintenance services for Weighing Equipment

Notice Description

The Buyer wishes to appoint a supplier for the Supply, Calibration and Reactive Maintenance services for Weighing Equipments used by Border Force, across multiple locations. The agreement shall be split into two lots:- Lot 1 - North Region Lot 2 - South Region

Lot Information

Supply, Calibration and Reactive Maintenance Services for Weighing Equipment (North Region)

Renewal: Possible extension to 07/05/2030

Supply, Calibration and Reactive Maintenance Services for Weighing Equipment (South Region)

Renewal: Possible extension to 07/05/2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029178-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42923000 - Weighing machinery and scales

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,361 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£312,361 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£312,361 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 7 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-11-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
2
Supplier Names

JOHN WHITE & SON (WEIGHING MACHINES

MARSDEN WEIGHING MACHINE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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