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HO - Heathrow Refurbishment and Switchgear Works - BPRN 7945 / 7121 / 7122

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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15 May 2026 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is overseeing a procurement process entitled "HO - Heathrow Refurbishment and Switchgear Works - BPRN 7945 / 7121 / 7122" in the industry category of Switchgear and Construction Work. This process involves infrastructure enhancements at Heathrow, with upgrades and refurbishment projects in Harmondsworth and Colnbrook. The location for the delivery is London, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the Award stage, with Wates Construction Limited being awarded the contract valued at £4,750,478.78. The project commenced on 6th May 2025 and is expected to be completed by 10th April 2026. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large construction and engineering firms experienced in infrastructure and electrical works. The projects demand extensive technical expertise and capacity to operate within an active site, ensuring continuous operations while upgrading facilities, making it well-suited for companies that specialise in high-stakes infrastructure projects. Such opportunities can enhance business portfolios by showcasing expertise in large-scale, high-value contracts within crucial infrastructure sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HO - Heathrow Refurbishment and Switchgear Works - BPRN 7945 / 7121 / 7122

Notice Description

The Heathrow Infrastructure Project (HIP) consists of 3 smaller projects - Harmondsworth Office, Harmondsworth Switchgear and Colnbrook Switchgear. Harmondsworth Office consists of the following: To undertake a fit-out of the Harmondsworth IRC Office Accommodation to create an open-plan office space with increased desk capacity to meet the operational requirements of the HO. Wates will be required to produce a developed design proposal which captures the HO's requirements. The proposed 2nd floor shall contain: - 1nr 14-person meeting room/ boardroom - 1nr prayer room - 1nr wellbeing/ recovery area - 78nr task desks in the open plan office - 5nr breakout areas (1nr privacy setting and 4nr 2-person condo huts) - 1nr accessible toilet and 4nr gender-neutral toilets - A new printer hub with storage spaces - A newly refurbished refreshment hub and seating area for up to 13nr people Harmondsworth Switchgear consists of the following: The works comprise the upgrade of electrical infrastructure at Harmondsworth IRC. This intent of the works is to increase the electrical resilience of the establishment and provide opportunities for future expansion. Upgrading the resilience of the electrical infrastructure at Harmondsworth IRC through the provision of a permanent back-up generator plus HV transformer replacement. The site must stay operational throughout the project through isolating the works. In summary, the contracted works shall include: - Removal of the existing transformer 1 and associated HV breaker. - Provision of a new 1600kVA transformer and associated HV breaker. - Provision of a new 1250kVA fixed generator complete with enclosure and 12-hour day tank within the new generator enclosure. - Replacing the existing generator control panel with a control panel complete with a changeover switch that accepts 2No. generator connections, one for the existing fixed generator and one for the new fixed generator. Location to be within the new fixed generator enclosure and modifications required to main LV Panel. - Hard wiring the 2No. generators to the new control panel and this control panel back to the main LV switchboard existing changeover. - Modifications to existing fence lines to include new generator compound. Colnbrook Switchgear consists of the following: The upgrade of electrical infrastructure at Colnbrook IRC. This intent of the works is to increase the electrical resilience of the establishment and provide opportunities for future expansion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5246208-3d8f-4329-8012-95d1f1a7594c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f0b5636-b74f-42b8-aa26-bbb2b850919c
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

31214000 - Switchgear

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,636,753 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,750,478 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 10 Apr 2026 6-12 months
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
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
TLI London
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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