---
title: "Engineering Capital Equipment - VR Welding Sets - HMP Featherstone"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066c2b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# Engineering Capital Equipment - VR Welding Sets - HMP Featherstone

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066c2b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Justice involved the acquisition of engineering capital equipment, specifically VR welding sets, for the workshop at HMP Featherstone. This contract falls under the category of industrial machinery and is located in the UK, specifically London and Sheffield. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract having been signed on 17th March 2026 and active until 31st March 2026. It follows a direct procurement method below the competition threshold and without competition, aimed at central government public authority initiatives.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in the engineering and industrial machinery sectors, particularly those capable of supplying specialised equipment such as VR welding sets. Large-scale suppliers, like Lincoln Electric UK Ltd, who was awarded the contract, are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities due to their capability of handling substantial contracts. Businesses looking to grow by catering to government tenders would find prospects in fulfilling similar contracts where specialised industrial equipment is required.

## Notice

Engineering Captal Equipment for Prison Industries for workshop HMP Featherstone

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024025-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## 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 | LINCOLN ELECTRIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 12:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024025-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024025-2026
  17th March 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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