This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Jul 2026 at 12:41

Planning

24 Jun 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located in London, is overseeing an active procurement process for the supply of perforated steel sheets, intended for delivery to engineering workshops throughout England and Wales. This tender, open under the ID "061744-2026", is classified under the steel industry category and involves an open procedure as the procurement method. Key dates include a submission deadline of 27th July 2026 and an enquiry period closing on 16th July 2026. The contract is slated to commence on 1st September 2026 and will conclude on 31st August 2029, reflecting a substantial contract value with a gross amount of £7,800,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in steel supply and associated sectors, especially those equipped to manage large-scale logistics and delivery. The emphasis on criteria such as quality management and assurance of supply means companies with robust supply chain capabilities and proven service levels are well-positioned to succeed. The suitability for SMEs enhances the accessibility of this tender, encouraging smaller enterprises to contribute to and benefit from substantial public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Perforated Steel Sheet to Prison Industries

Notice Description

Supply of Perforated Steel Sheet to be delivered to Engineering Workshops across England and Wales

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061744-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products


CPV Codes

14622000 - Steel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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