Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Ministry of Justice · Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
- Supplier
- Wates Construction Limited
- Value
- £108,473,318
- Procedure
- Call-off from a framework agreement
- Sector
- Construction work · Construction work (CPV 45000000)
- Region
- London
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date24 Mar 2026
- Published20 Apr 2026Published 27 days after the contract date
Description
The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the design and build delivery of construction works at HMP Manchester, a high security custodial establishment located in Manchester city centre. The works comprise the completion of refurbishment and security related capital works following the insolvency of the previous main contractor. The scope includes, but is not limited to: Replacement of custody windows Repairs to atrium glazing Repairs to the Grade II listed tower Installation of security netting Security systems upgrades The contract was awarded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Service Construction Works and Associated Services 2 (CWAS2) Framework Agreement (RM6267), Lot 5, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
About the supplier
Wates Construction Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 01977948).