Award

HMP Wealstun Reclaiming Cells BPRN 604/23/10071

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

08 Jan 2026 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the design and build project titled "HMP Wealstun Reclaiming Cells BPRN 604/23/10071." This involves prison building construction work under the CPV classification 45216113. The procurement process is in the award stage, with a selective procurement method utilised through a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at approximately £2.5 million, pertains to the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The contract period runs from 16th December 2025 to 30th July 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for large construction firms specialising in public sector projects to leverage their expertise and expand their portfolio by engaging in the correctional facility construction industry. Although the procurement process was selective and called-off from an existing framework, similar future opportunities could be advantageous for businesses capable of handling significant construction projects that require comprehensive design and building services. Factors like extensive experience and the ability to fulfil detailed procurement and pre-construction requirements would render businesses highly competitive for analogous tenders.

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Notice Title

HMP Wealstun Reclaiming Cells BPRN 604/23/10071

Notice Description

A constructor has been appointed for the design and build of the project. This is a two stage Design and Build Contract let under the PPC2000 (Amended 2013) Form of contract. The original estimated value of the contract was calculated by MOJ, and its Cost Consultants following desktop and non-intrusive surveys and was based on information reasonably known at the time and arrived at via a thorough and appropriate methodology. It is expected that the total construction cost of the project will be cPS2.5m.The first stage will involve the constructor providing Pre-construction surveys and design services at a cost of PS278200.67.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16d3a4c1-9dec-40b5-8c69-e77568b50ae7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/668f1228-32b4-4cfb-94c4-4a781a93f573
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45216113 - Prison building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,448,391 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£278,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservicesestates@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATES CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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