--- title: "HMPPS Eastwood Park Video Conferencing Centre (VCC) BPRN532121/7726 (Retender)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-383d3697-56c1-4ce5-a66f-10baa4a7ee83" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-383d3697-56c1-4ce5-a66f-10baa4a7ee83" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-383d3697-56c1-4ce5-a66f-10baa4a7ee83.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-383d3697-56c1-4ce5-a66f-10baa4a7ee83.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2024-10-31" --- # HMPPS Eastwood Park Video Conferencing Centre (VCC) BPRN532121/7726 (Retender) Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-383d3697-56c1-4ce5-a66f-10baa4a7ee83 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-383d3697-56c1-4ce5-a66f-10baa4a7ee83) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-383d3697-56c1-4ce5-a66f-10baa4a7ee83.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the construction of a new Video Conferencing Centre (VCC) at HMPPS Eastwood Park, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The project involves the demolition of the existing PCVL building and construction of a new facility in line with the VCC Design Guide, with an estimated total cost of approximately £5 million. The procurement followed a selective method, organized as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 19 April 2024, the contract start date on 29 October 2024, and the project end date on 8 May 2026. Wates Construction Ltd has been appointed as the supplier for this two-stage Design and Build Contract, under the PPC2000 (Amended 2013) Form of Contract, with £442,800 allocated for pre-construction surveys and design services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in prison building construction work. The comprehensive scope of the contract, including design, demolition, construction, and installation of new services and facilities, can engage a range of subcontractors and suppliers. Large construction firms with experience in similar projects and the capacity to handle the complex requirements will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth and showcasing their expertise in delivering high-security infrastructure projects. Due to the scale and specificity of the project, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are not targeted for this procurement. ## Notice Provide a new VCC facility to replace the existing PCVL building. The new facility should be designed in line with the VCC Design Guide. There is a requirement to construct a temporary PCVL building for the duration of the project. The scope of works included the demolition of the existing PCVL building and site preparation (inc new access gate). The existing services were due to be relocated to allow for the updated design. A new purpose built building consisting of a steel frame with brick cladding and internal block work walls. The building would consist of a ground floor and first floor roof space which serves as a plant area. This would be accessed via an internal staircase. The plant would consist of Air handling unit and heating and hot water would be provided via an air source heat pump. The ground floor consists of a holding room/access area, wing office, toilet facilities, IT room, VCC suites and a domestic visits area. 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 PS442,800. It is expected that the total construction cost of the project will be cPS5m. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bfbaaf-d24a-4018-9ae0-0dbbd97edfff | | 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 | 31 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 29 Oct 2024 - 8 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £442,800 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £442,800 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WATES CONSTRUCTION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45216113 - Prison building construction work ## Release History - 31 Oct 2024 at 15:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bfbaaf-d24a-4018-9ae0-0dbbd97edfff - 31 Oct 2024 at 14:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bfbaaf-d24a-4018-9ae0-0dbbd97edfff - 31 Oct 2024 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bfbaaf-d24a-4018-9ae0-0dbbd97edfff ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bfbaaf-d24a-4018-9ae0-0dbbd97edfff 31st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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