---
title: "HMPPS Trace Detection Capability"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f8f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# HMPPS Trace Detection Capability

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f8f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is planning a procurement process for the "HMPPS Trace Detection Capability," which involves the purchase and delivery of trace detection equipment and related maintenance services for use across the Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service estate. Classified under the industry category of drug detection apparatus, this procurement is in the planning stage with future communication anticipated on 1st January 2026. The planned contract period will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2028, with an emphasis on accommodating small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement location is London, United Kingdom, fulfilling the needs of a central government public authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in drug detection and security equipment, particularly those providing advanced trace detection technology suitable for correctional facilities. SMEs with expertise in goods provision and support services for correctional institutions would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can offer growth potential by establishing or expanding relationships with a central government body, thereby enhancing a company's market presence and reputation within the public sector. The long-term maintenance and support services aspect also provides ongoing business engagement opportunities beyond initial equipment provision.

## Notice

Purchasing and delivery of a Trace Detection Capability for use across the HMPPS estate, and associated maintenance/support services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025408-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 19:02 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025408-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025408-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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