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title: "HMP Bedford Fire Safety Improvements (RETENDER) - BPRN 508/16/1123"
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# HMP Bedford Fire Safety Improvements (RETENDER) - BPRN 508/16/1123

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29968313-858e-4162-b089-3c483c94ca94

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract to Kier Construction Ltd for the project titled "HMP Bedford Fire Safety Improvements (RETENDER) - BPRN 508/16/1123" under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The project, classified under the prison building construction work industry category, involves the total replacement of current fire safety systems and the integration of sustainability initiatives such as LED lighting and water-saving measures. The contract, which is valued at approximately £1,383,894 for the pre-construction phase and estimated to reach a total construction cost of approximately £14 million, will be executed from 3rd February 2025 to 12th May 2027 in the East of England. The procurement stage of this tender is at the award stage, and it was published on 10th February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction works, particularly those with experience in large-scale, complex projects such as fire safety system installations and sustainable building solutions. SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted for suitability, indicating that the project may be more suitable for larger enterprises with extensive resources and expertise in similar projects. Businesses participating in this tender can anticipate growth opportunities through long-term engagement and enhanced prominence in public sector contracting, especially companies looking to expand their portfolios in government infrastructure projects.

## Notice

- Total replacement of the current Fire Safety systems within the built environment (ie site wide) , utilising hard wired system. - Furthermore, the integration of a number of sustainability initiatives including; replacement of LED lighting, introduction of lighting controls and water saving initiatives. 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. The first stage will involve the constructor providing Pre-construction surveys and design services at a cost of PS1,383,894. It is expected that the total construction cost of the project will be cPS14m.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65da7402-ff03-4716-8d1e-5e6b6bff2595 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 12 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,383,894 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,383,894 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KIER CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45216113 - Prison building construction work

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2025 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65da7402-ff03-4716-8d1e-5e6b6bff2595

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65da7402-ff03-4716-8d1e-5e6b6bff2595
  10th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e46bb97-b9d3-4e54-a0b4-b35c0fe296b2
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