UK2 Market Engagement Notice - Light Catering Equipment

Ministry of Justice

Published: Jul 1, 2026

Updated: Jul 2, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 5.7 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the governance and public administration sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

This contract covers all light catering equipment used in food preparation across HMPPS establishments, with 385 items currently listed on the catalogue. Forecasting is based on approximately 78,000 individual items and mixed‑size packs (e.g. packs of 12 spoons). Goods must be delivered directly to each establishment in line with agreed delivery schedules, security requirements, and vehicle restrictions associated with historic prison archways.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 1, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 061903-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Justice has issued 758 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 80 currently open and 522 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Security, Defense & Justice, and Governance & Public Administration. Tenders span 6 countries including Japan, Rwanda, and Liberia. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and JETRO Japan. Most recent publication: July 2, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 061903-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ministry of Justice in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £5,692,979 - £5,692,979. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.