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HMP Preston - Replacement Handrails BPRN: 587/23/9670 [Constructor]

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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09 Apr 2026 at 16:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process for the replacement of handrails at HMP Preston, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This construction project, valued at £4,237,418.26, falls under the industry category of prison building construction work. The tender utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This two-stage design and build contract was awarded on 2nd April 2026 to Wates Construction Limited and runs until 19th May 2028. The project involves the replacement of existing landing and stair railings with new extended-height structural railings, supported laterally for increased stability.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for large construction firms capable of handling significant projects within an established framework agreement. Companies experienced in prison building construction, particularly those familiar with PPC2000 contracts, are well-suited to engage with similar opportunities. The specificity and scale of the project suggest that it is particularly tailored for well-resourced businesses that can meet the stringent criteria and technical demands involved in such contracts, positioned to benefit from participating in public sector tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMP Preston - Replacement Handrails BPRN: 587/23/9670 [Constructor]

Notice Description

HMP Preston - Replacement Handrails BPRN: 587/23/9670 [Constructor] This is a two-stage Design and Build Contract for construction works under the PPC2000 (amended 2008) Form of Contract. The first stage of the contract is for pre-construction services and the second stage for construction works. The works cover the removal of existing landing and stair railings and replacement with new extended height structural railings, laterally restrained with additional support and tie structures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2be50263-ad56-4284-9020-47e2aa227cbc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£4,237,418 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,237,418 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 19 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLD North West (England)
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

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