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title: "HMPPS Albany-Rapid Deployment Cells (RDC)-BPRN No.502/23/8175"
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# HMPPS Albany-Rapid Deployment Cells (RDC)-BPRN No.502/23/8175

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87171a7c-9734-496a-9ef2-351d2a54613b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process for the "HMPPS Albany-Rapid Deployment Cells (RDC)-BPRN No.502/23/8175" project, focused on prison building construction work in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process is at the award stage, with a contract awarded to Wates Construction Ltd, valued at £14,797,848.33. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, executed under a two-stage Design and Build Contract in compliance with PPC2000 (Amended 2013). The contract began on 13th March 2025 and is expected to conclude by 30th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction services, particularly those with expertise in modular building systems for correctional facilities. While the contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, companies that provide complementary services such as the supply of specialised construction materials, furniture, utilities, and logistical support may find avenues for growth and collaboration. Although not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with substantial resources and experience in high-security environments could benefit from potential subcontracting opportunities.

## Notice

The proposed RDC scope features containerised, standalone accommodation units for single occupation for risk assessed prisoners. The units are equipped with fixed furniture, arranged into a double or single storey configuration and attached to separate sleeper units and ancillary spaces. Owing to budget constraints and site-specific requirements, ancillary units typically comprise of offices, storage, association spaces, laundry facilities, serveries, self-catering kitchen facilities. Works contract for the delivery of : Provision of foundations, hard standing, lead up services (electric and water), drainage, final connections (electric, water, drainage, fire alarm in cell telephony) etc. 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 PS545,602.43.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f5dcc4-51a0-426f-a222-3249ed9000aa |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,797,848 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,797,848 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (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

- 25 Jun 2025 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f5dcc4-51a0-426f-a222-3249ed9000aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f5dcc4-51a0-426f-a222-3249ed9000aa
  25th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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