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HMP Manchester Windows - Testing

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "HMP Manchester Windows - Testing," under the industry category of experimental development services (CPV code: 73120000). The project involves testing various window frame and glazing solutions at HMP Manchester to improve their integrity against tampering. The contract was awarded to Game Engineering Limited, with a total value of £107,750. This direct procurement method, a single tender action below threshold, concluded with a contract period from 20 January 2025 to 20 February 2025. The Ministry of Justice is based at 102 Petty France, London, and the project's delivery location is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in engineering and development services, particularly those experienced with security and structural integrity solutions. Game Engineering Limited, an SME, was awarded the contract, demonstrating the Ministry's commitment to supporting small and medium enterprises. Businesses with innovative solutions and expertise in secure infrastructure would be well-suited for similar future tenders in this domain. The focus on direct procurement suggests that businesses already within the Ministry's vendor pool or those looking to provide niche, high-quality services could find valuable opportunities in similar contracts.

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Notice Title

HMP Manchester Windows - Testing

Notice Description

For Game Engineering Limited to test several types of window frame and glazing solutions in order to mitigate increased attempts by prisoners to compromise the structural integrity of the windows. Additional information: Game Engineering Limited NEC3 PSC Contract (Redacted)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0012066-3a8c-41a0-9385-f57f7d558032
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6b28e3-a36e-48f0-a856-fabd194f0704
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73120000 - Experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£107,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 20 Feb 2025 1-6 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
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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

GAME ENGINEERING

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