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Engineering Capital Equipment - Welders - HMP Littlehey

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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20 Feb 2026 at 11:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed its procurement process for engineering capital equipment specifically focused on welders at HMP Littlehey. This contract falls under the category of industrial machinery, with the procurement method classified as "Below threshold - limited competition," indicating a swift and targeted approach. The contract commenced on 18th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. With a total budget of £60,000, this undertaking is situated in London, United Kingdom, and aligns with public authority central government's objectives. The contract was awarded on 20th February 2026, marking a significant milestone in this procurement journey.

This procurement opens avenues for enterprises specialising in the supply of welding equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like United Welding Supplies Ltd, who have successfully secured this contract. Such opportunities provide a pathway for similar businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in supplying goods essential to large-scale organisations like the Ministry of Justice. The limited competition aspect signifies the accessibility for smaller entities to compete effectively and showcase their expertise in industrial machinery, potentially fostering business growth and networking opportunities with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engineering Capital Equipment - Welders - HMP Littlehey

Notice Description

Engineering Capital Equipment for Prison Industries - Welders - HMP Littlehey

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015588-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
mojprocurementindustries@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

UNITED WELDING SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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