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Biomass Boiler System for Prison Industries Workshop at HMP The Verne

Ministry of Justice · Central government

In brief

Ministry of Justice is looking for suppliers for this contract (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £350,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 months, starting 2 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 2 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Monday 28 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 2 October 2026

How bids are scored

Technical Compliance 30% · Performance & Support 30% · Installation & Delivery 20% · Warranty 20%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 37 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Supply and installation of a new biomass boiler system in the woodwork workshop at HMP The Verne

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 2 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £350,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: ministryofjusticecommercial.ukp.app.jaggaer.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 28 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 2 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

28 July 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 071130-2026
4 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 083850-2026

About the buyer

Ministry of JusticeLast 12 months

Procurements

314

Awards

226

Suppliers it has used most

G&J Wood machinery Ltd23 contracts
Glendale Presentation Solutions8 contracts
Scott & Sargeant Woodworking Machinery Ltd8 contracts
Girbau UK5 contracts
Electrolux Professional Limited4 contracts
Remix Psychological Services Ltd3 contracts
Tilgear3 contracts
Amada UK Ltd2 contracts

All tenders and awards from Ministry of Justice

From notice 071130-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 July 2026, last updated 4 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.