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HMP Exeter and Portland - Sensory Pods

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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23 Mar 2026 at 10:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located in London, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of sensory pods at HMP Exeter and HMP Portland. Classified under the public authority - central government, this contract falls within the goods category, specifically furniture. This direct procurement method was undertaken below the competition threshold, with the contract awarded on 20th March 2026. The contract duration spans from March 2026 until March 2028, with a total value of £54,000, and it was signed on the award date.

This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for suppliers specialising in innovative furniture solutions. Businesses in the large-scale design and manufacturing sector, like DMC DESIGN LIMITED T/A CUBBIE, which successfully secured the contract, may find similar opportunities rewarding. Although this process did not require competition, businesses capable of supplying specialised goods to central government authorities in the UK might discover potential openings. Engaging in contracts of this nature could enhance visibility and credibility within governmental procurement frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMP Exeter and Portland - Sensory Pods

Notice Description

Supply and install of sensory pods at HMP Exeter and HMP Portland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067104
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026095-2026
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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

DMC DESIGN LIMITED T/A CUBBIE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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