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The Verne - Portacabin

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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12 Mar 2026 at 13:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender process, overseen by the Ministry of Justice, involved the procurement of a portable cabin for HMP The Verne. Categorised under 'goods', this procurement falls within the modular and portable buildings industry. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Portable Space Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Stowmarket. The tender was conducted using a limited procurement method, which is specified as 'below threshold - limited competition'. The contract commenced on 11 March 2026 and is set to conclude on 30 April 2026, with a gross value of £17,916. Key documents, including the contract notice, were published on 12 March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in modular and portable construction, particularly those able to supply and install portable cabins. While the competition was limited, businesses in this sector can benefit from engaging with public sector contracts like this to expand their client base and build a reputation for reliable delivery in government projects. Companies with experience in quick deployment and installation of such structures, especially for critical infrastructure like prison facilities, would find this type of contract an ideal opportunity to showcase their capabilities and leverage their expertise in future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Verne - Portacabin

Notice Description

Supply and install of a portable cabin at HMP The Verne.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066868
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022341-2026
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,930 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PORTABLE SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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