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title: "HMP Hindley - Key Tracing Fobs and Tester"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059a62"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2025-09-15"
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# HMP Hindley - Key Tracing Fobs and Tester

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059a62

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "HMP Hindley - Key Tracing Fobs and Tester" was conducted by the Ministry of Justice, based in London, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the category of "Security equipment" and took place in the UKI32 region. The process was completed and the contract was awarded on 12th September 2025, with the award being announced on 15th September 2025. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, without competition, signifying a streamlined award process for goods related to an existing key tracing system at HMP Hindley.

This tender provides opportunities primarily for businesses involved in the supply and installation of security equipment, particularly those capable of working with existing systems in correctional facilities. AVONWOOD DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Wimborne, was awarded the contract. The direct procurement method indicates opportunities for businesses that have pre-existing relationships with the Ministry of Justice or can offer specialised solutions tailored to niche requirements like key tracing systems in prisons. This contract, valued at £20,803.43, could serve as a stepping stone for SMEs looking to establish or expand their presence in the governmental security equipment sector.

## Notice

Purchase of key tags, tester and installation services which will work alongside existing key tracing system at HMP Hindley.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056603-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2025 - 11 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,803 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVONWOOD DEVELOPMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35121000 - Security equipment

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 13:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056603-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056603-2025
  15th September 2025 - Contract details 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

## Provenance

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