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Supply of Perforated Steel Sheet to Prison Industries

Awarded to Righton & Blackburns Limited

Ministry of Justice(buyer)

Published
Published 24 June 2026
Deadline
Closed 27 July 2026

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Overview

The Ministry of Justice is procuring the supply of perforated steel sheet to be delivered to Engineering Workshops across England and Wales, with an estimated value of £6.5 million. The tender is currently open with submissions due by 27 July 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£6,500,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
24 June 2026
Questions by
16 July 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Steel

Award outcome

Awarded value
£5,000,000
Award date
13 August 2026
Contract period
31 August 2026 → 31 August 2029
Contract length
3 years
Against estimate
23% below
Bids received
5
Winner
  • Righton & Blackburns Limited

This contract ends on 31 August 2029.

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About the winner

Righton & Blackburns Limited

Based in
Wednesbury
Public contracts won
2
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

5

2 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Mining, basic metals and related products drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 29% received only one.

Who bid

  • Barrett Steel Limited
  • Hall & Pickles 1812 Limtied
  • John S Shackleton (Sheffield) Limited
  • Murrray Plate Group Limited
  • RIghton & Blackburns LimitedWinner

How bids were scored

Price 0% · Quality 100%

  • Assurance of Supply35%
  • Quality Management20%
  • Logistics and Delivery20%
  • Service Levels15%
  • Social Value10%

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Market context

Typical award in Mining, basic metals and related products

£150,450

Median of 182 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 33.2× the median.

Ministry of Justice in the last 12 months

214

contracts awarded, worth £3,268,499,260 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    4 September 2026

  2. Contract

    14 August 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    1 July 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    24 June 2026

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