Contract award · 3 Jul 2025

HO - Dungavel Switchgear - BPRN 7129

Ministry of Justice awarded “HO - Dungavel Switchgear - BPRN 7129” to Wates Construction Ltd for £2.37m on 3 Jul 2025.

Electrical equipment & lightingLondon

Value £2.37m

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
Value
£2,373,447.84
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector
Electrical equipment & lighting · Switchgear (CPV 31214000)
Region
London
Timeline
  1. Contract date3 Jul 2025
  2. Published15 May 2026Published 316 days after the contract date

Description

The upgrading, and replacement of, the electrical infrastructure at Dungavel Custodial Establishment to enhance resilience against power failures. To maintain operations during the construction period, temporary electrical supplies will be installed. The works include the full replacement of the Main Distribution Panel and two Sub-Distribution Panels, WK1 and WK2. Existing cables will be accommodated via a bespoke electrical panel. The planned coordination with Scottish Power will ensure that the incoming power supply is suitably upgraded.

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