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A pipeline has been launched for Light Catering Equipment for Her Majesty’s Prison Service.The contract start Date is 1 November 2022. Approach to market date is 14 March 2022.The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), operating on behalf of its agency HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) intends to tender the requirement for Light Catering Equipment.This Future Engagement Notice is to advise prospective providers of the intention to go out to procurement, and to assess the level of interest in this requirement.Light Catering Equipment are critical items in a prison kitchen. These types of items assist with food preparation, service and storage.This requirement covers all the Public prison estate throughout England and Wales. Due to the critical nature of Light Catering Equipment products the contract is likely to contain performance measures.The list of items required are but not limited to;- Knives- Gastronorms & Lids- Utensils- Food Storage Containers- Pans- Chopping Boards- Food Trays- Insulated Containers- Flasks and Drinks Dispensers- Bakeware- Oven Gloves- Chefs clothing- Small electrical appliancesIf your organisation is interested in possibly engaging in supply of this range of items please express your initial interest for supplier engagement by contacting mojprocurementfood@justice.gov.uk and provide your company details and contact information by 16:00hrs on the 12/11/2021.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: Ministry of Justice, MoJ, 5 Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP. Email: mojprocurementfood@justice.gov.uk