Award

Home Office The Capital Building, Liverpool, Sandcastle

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

15 May 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Ministry of Justice, involved substantial construction work to renovate office space in Liverpool for the Home Office's National Security Communications Team. This project aimed to comply with the National Protective Security Authority standards while carrying out essential HVAC upgrades. The procurement, under the construction work industry category, was achieved through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include a tender period ending on 15th March 2024, with the contract period spanning from 15th October 2024 to 16th February 2026. The project's location is in the North West of the United Kingdom, and the procurement process currently stands completed with the award stage having been reached by 15th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in large-scale construction projects, particularly those experienced in high-security infrastructure projects. Companies that can deliver complex architectural, structural, and building services that meet strict security standards would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Although this particular contract has been awarded to Wates Construction Limited, the project's £2,216,806.69 budget highlights the potential for lucrative engagements for capable suppliers in the construction sector, fostering further business growth and participation in government-led projects.

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Notice Title

Home Office The Capital Building, Liverpool, Sandcastle

Notice Description

This is a Home Office project that comprises substantial architectural, building services and structural works to enable the National Security Communications Team (NSCT) to re-locate from their existing office space whilst essential Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) works are undertaken. The new office space will be constructed to National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) standards and be accredited.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56d7c496-720b-4bcd-b6c3-e4d44e08f0e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e37d592-b6cd-4817-8e81-b0354fc1f560
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,216,806 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,216,806 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2024 - 16 Feb 2026 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER
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

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