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title: "HMP Manchester Windows - Testing"
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# HMP Manchester Windows - Testing

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0012066-3a8c-41a0-9385-f57f7d558032

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6b28e3-a36e-48f0-a856-fabd194f0704 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 20 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £107,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £107,750 |
| 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 | GAME ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73120000 - Experimental development services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 14:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6b28e3-a36e-48f0-a856-fabd194f0704
- 31 Mar 2025 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6b28e3-a36e-48f0-a856-fabd194f0704

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6b28e3-a36e-48f0-a856-fabd194f0704
  2nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57016642-7511-42ff-92d8-2187b86aa7bd
  n/a

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