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title: "HMP Chelmsford Gas Main Replacement BPRN 522/22/7902"
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# HMP Chelmsford Gas Main Replacement BPRN 522/22/7902

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5aecea8-c2fa-45ae-9bd4-9d89d19cbd28

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract to Galliford Try Construction Ltd for the replacement of the gas main at HMP Chelmsford, located in the East of England. The procurement process falls under the category of prison building construction work, with a total contract value of £6,272,827. The project is a two-stage Design and Build Contract, carried out under the PPC2000 (Amended 2013) Form of contract, and was initiated through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 9th November 2023, the contract start date on 9th May 2024, and the completion date being 19th March 2026. The award was published on 20th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure projects, particularly those with experience in large-scale public sector work. Galliford Try Construction Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, has already been appointed, highlighting the potential for collaboration with subcontractors and suppliers in the region. The project’s extensive scope, involving the complete replacement of the gas line system and increased gas supply, will require a variety of specialised trades and services, offering numerous growth prospects for businesses capable of meeting the high standards and specific requirements of the Ministry of Justice's projects.

## Notice

The existing gas line is not suitable due to the numerous leaks which continue to occur over the past two years at the establishment. Additionally, unnecessary cost is expended to operate temporary boilers in place of the primary gas not functioning properly, and the establishment also needs to increase their supply of gas to account for the new line. These improvements will bring: Gas Main Replacement: -Total replacement of the existing gas line system within the built environment of the Establishment (i.e., site wide). -Increase the gas supply to the Establishment to prevent boiler lock out 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 PS428123.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c078a36e-9645-4eac-9508-4ef278748eec |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2024 - 19 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,272,827 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,272,827 |
| 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 | GALLIFORD TRY CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45216113 - Prison building construction work

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 16:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c078a36e-9645-4eac-9508-4ef278748eec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c078a36e-9645-4eac-9508-4ef278748eec
  20th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/236b90de-2687-4845-84b0-c68d96e55552
  n/a

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