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title: "HMPS New Hall - Fire Safety Improvements (FSI) BPRN: 3228"
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# HMPS New Hall - Fire Safety Improvements (FSI) BPRN: 3228

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae1444f6-c766-423f-bbd6-9b8309d95489

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed a public procurement process for the project titled "HMPS New Hall - Fire Safety Improvements (FSI) BPRN: 3228," focusing on prison building construction work in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This two-stage Design and Build Contract, let under the PPC2000 (Amended 2013) Form of Contract, aims to upgrade fire safety systems and improve site notifications, reducing maintenance time and costs. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th January 2024, with the contract period running from 13th November 2024 to 26th August 2030. The total estimated project cost is approximately £24.5 million, with an initial pre-construction survey and design services costing £2,428,882.72. Wates Construction Ltd has been appointed as the supplier for this project.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large construction companies experienced in designing and building complex safety systems. By participating, businesses can build a portfolio within the public sector, specifically in correctional facility infrastructure improvements, and contribute to fulfilling the Ministry of Justice's sustainability targets through updated lighting and reliable safety systems. The project requires expertise in comprehensive site surveys, the design of fire detection systems, and integration into existing alarm systems, thus attracting businesses specialising in fire safety improvements, construction, and maintenance services.

## Notice

To provide fit for purpose fire safety systems that comply with current statutory legislation within the built environment and adhere to the requirements set out in the latest CPFIG report and meets current MoJ technical standards. - Improve site wide notification of a fire in a cell within a dormitory block, with new detectors that are fully addressable onto the establishments' site wide fire alarm system. - Reduce the risk of further consequences following a fire related incident. - Reduce reactive maintenance in terms of time taken to maintain and repair the current system and associated costs. - Improve the long-term reliability of the fire alarm systems along with obtaining warranties for the all-new installations. - Provide a single system type through the establishment, thus reducing the requirement for commissioning two separate maintenance contractors. - Reduce complications caused during periodic inspection and test by operating over one system type. - Contribute to MOJ's sustainability targets by upgrading the existing lighting to improve performance, reduce operating costs and improve reliability of lighting in accommodation areas. 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 PS2,428,882.72. It is expected that the total construction cost of the project will be cPS24.5m.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907d4ea9-a9aa-4ec9-a3cc-f37aeb31f8e5 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2024 - 26 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,428,882 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,428,882 |
| 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 | TLD North 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

- 23 Dec 2024 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907d4ea9-a9aa-4ec9-a3cc-f37aeb31f8e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907d4ea9-a9aa-4ec9-a3cc-f37aeb31f8e5
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ef0acd5-44af-4ab4-bb3d-be3eb1995a44
  n/a

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