# HO - Dungavel Switchgear - BPRN 7129

> A sourced UK public-sector contract award published by Ministry of Justice.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Ministry of Justice](/buyers/ministry-of-justice/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Wates Construction Limited](/contract-winners/wates-construction/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £2,373,448
- Tender value: £1,945,725
- Award date: 3 July 2025
- Published: 15 May 2026
- Contract start: 26 September 2025
- Contract end: 25 September 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: 677c3b5b-b4b0-47f5-8b44-8ea6e3d43c3b-897386
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19c90926-f3a3-421d-9c49-b6226d6820bc

## 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/677c3b5b-b4b0-47f5-8b44-8ea6e3d43c3b-897386)