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Land Based Capital Equipment - HMP Downview- Vertical Millsize Baler

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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27 Mar 2026 at 08:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), concerns the acquisition of land-based capital equipment specifically a vertical millsize baler for HMP Downview. This contracting process falls under the public authority central government category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award and contract stage, with the contract becoming active as of 26th March 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2026. Conducted through a limited procurement method, this process was classified as below the threshold, ensuring selective competition amongst suppliers. The main procurement category is goods, particularly pick-up balers, with MHM UK Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in the East Midlands, being awarded the contract valued at £12,500 (net).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying agricultural and prison service equipment. Companies that can efficiently supply high-capacity waste management solutions, particularly those that specialise in pick-up balers, may find similar opportunities in public tenders. SMEs like MHM UK Ltd can leverage such procurement opportunities to strengthen their portfolio and gain a foothold within government supply chains. The limited procurement method may favour businesses capable of forming strong relationships with government bodies, offering competitive pricing and bespoke solutions tailored to specific institutional needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Land Based Capital Equipment - HMP Downview- Vertical Millsize Baler

Notice Description

CAPEX- Land Based Capital Equipment - HMP Downview- Vertical Millsize Baler

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028246-2026
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

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16331000 - Pick-up balers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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

MHM

Further Information

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