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Engineering Capital Equipment - VR Welding Sets - HMP Featherstone

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 Mar 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Justice involved the acquisition of engineering capital equipment, specifically VR welding sets, for the workshop at HMP Featherstone. This contract falls under the category of industrial machinery and is located in the UK, specifically London and Sheffield. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract having been signed on 17th March 2026 and active until 31st March 2026. It follows a direct procurement method below the competition threshold and without competition, aimed at central government public authority initiatives.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in the engineering and industrial machinery sectors, particularly those capable of supplying specialised equipment such as VR welding sets. Large-scale suppliers, like Lincoln Electric UK Ltd, who was awarded the contract, are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities due to their capability of handling substantial contracts. Businesses looking to grow by catering to government tenders would find prospects in fulfilling similar contracts where specialised industrial equipment is required.

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Notice Title

Engineering Capital Equipment - VR Welding Sets - HMP Featherstone

Notice Description

Engineering Captal Equipment for Prison Industries for workshop HMP Featherstone

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024025-2026
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
Large

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
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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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

LINCOLN ELECTRIC

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