Design and Build of Video Conference Centre at HMP Chelmsford

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Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Galliford Try Construction (UK) Ltd for the design and build of a new video conference centre at HMP Chelmsford.

The project involves demolition of existing facilities and construction of 8 single-occupant 32'' screen VCC rooms, 3 face-to-face rooms for single inmate and visitor, 1 EA-compliant 43'' screen VCC room for single occupant, 4 43'' screen VCC rooms for two occupants, a VCC office suite with tea point, a new EA-compliant WC, a data room, and external plant space.

During construction, 8 temporary legal visit spaces will be built on the First Floor in the main public visits area.

The contract is a two-stage Design and Build under the PPC2000 (Amended 2013) Form of contract, with the first stage covering pre-construction surveys and design services at a cost of £33,2829.

The contract value is AUD 1,500,000.