Planning

UK1 Pipeline Notice - Light Catering Equipment

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

12 May 2026 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has announced a planned procurement process for light catering equipment to be used across Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service establishments. This procurement, under procurement method "open procedure," has a total value of approximately £6.8 million (gross) and covers around 78,000 individual kitchen equipment items and mixed-size packs. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date scheduled for 11th January 2027. Deliveries are expected to commence from 1st November 2027. This procurement falls under the goods category in the UK region and is above the threshold, indicating a significant opportunity for sizeable business contracts.

This tender offers tremendous business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers of kitchen equipment that can meet security requirements and adhere to specific delivery schedules. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly welcomed, as the procurement suitability supports their participation. Such businesses, particularly those with experience in supplying public sector contracts or those capable of customising the supply chain logistics to fit historical prison establishments, will find this tender particularly beneficial. Additionally, with its open procedure, a wide range of providers can competently engage this public authority's supply chain requirements, ensuring broad competitive participation.

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Notice Title

UK1 Pipeline Notice - Light Catering Equipment

Notice Description

This contract covers all light catering equipment used in food preparation across HMPPS establishments, with 385 items currently listed on the catalogue. Forecasting is based on approximately 78,000 individual items and mixed-size packs (e.g. packs of 12 spoons). Goods must be delivered directly to each establishment in line with agreed delivery schedules, security requirements, and vehicle restrictions associated with historic prison archways.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06969e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043437-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39221000 - Kitchen equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,692,979 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jan 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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