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SPS-02395 Wide Belt Sanding Machine at HMP Glenochil

Scottish Prison Service(buyer)

Published
Published 3 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 20 November 2026 (6 days left)
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Overview

The Scottish Prison Service is seeking a supplier to provide a wide belt sanding machine at HMP Glenochil. The machine will support prisoner industries activities, specifically the preparation and finishing of timber products across workshop operations, and will be used to train prisoners in modern industrial practices and the production of items. The tender is currently open, with a submission deadline of 20 November 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Procedure
Open procedure
Published
3 November 2026
Deadline
20 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Sanding machines

Competition

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 11% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

£109,900

Median of 543 awards in the last 24 months

Scottish Prison Service in the last 12 months

51

contracts awarded, worth £50,479,090 in total

Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

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