---
title: "Engineering Capital Equipment - Welders - HMP Littlehey"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0658fc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2026-02-20"
---

# Engineering Capital Equipment - Welders - HMP Littlehey

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0658fc

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed its procurement process for engineering capital equipment specifically focused on welders at HMP Littlehey. This contract falls under the category of industrial machinery, with the procurement method classified as "Below threshold - limited competition," indicating a swift and targeted approach. The contract commenced on 18th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. With a total budget of £60,000, this undertaking is situated in London, United Kingdom, and aligns with public authority central government's objectives. The contract was awarded on 20th February 2026, marking a significant milestone in this procurement journey.

This procurement opens avenues for enterprises specialising in the supply of welding equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like United Welding Supplies Ltd, who have successfully secured this contract. Such opportunities provide a pathway for similar businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in supplying goods essential to large-scale organisations like the Ministry of Justice. The limited competition aspect signifies the accessibility for smaller entities to compete effectively and showcase their expertise in industrial machinery, potentially fostering business growth and networking opportunities with public sector clients.

## Notice

Engineering Capital Equipment for Prison Industries - Welders - HMP Littlehey

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015588-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## 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 | UNITED WELDING SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 11:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015588-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015588-2026
  20th February 2026 - 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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