The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) reveals its prominent construction suppliers as spending increases.
- Kier emerges as the leading supplier with significant projects in 2023/24, reclaiming its top position after a dip.
- ISG and Galliford Try also secure major contracts, showcasing their vital roles in expanding prison facilities.
- The MoJ increases investments in modular construction, recognising the cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
- Financial data highlights a substantial rise in MoJ expenditures to boost prison spaces and infrastructure.
In an ambitious move, the Ministry of Justice has escalated its infrastructure spending, placing Kier at the forefront as the top construction supplier. Kier was awarded substantial contracts, including a £100 million houseblock at Elmley prison and a £225 million agreement for 1,200 new prison places alongside Wates and Laing O’Rourke. This comes after Kier’s temporary setback in rankings to 12th place in 2022/23, highlighting a significant recovery.
ISG follows closely as the second-largest supplier, with payments amounting to £145.9 million. Notably, ISG has secured the contract for the construction of the £300 million HMP Grendon in Buckinghamshire. Additionally, the firm has undertaken projects to enhance HMP Guys Marsh and HMP Liverpool, in deals worth £135 million combined.
Galliford Try ranks third, generating just under £67.5 million. Their strategic involvement is further solidified by their role in the MoJ’s £2.5 billion constructor-services framework and a notable £95 million expansion project at Rye Hill prison. This positions Galliford Try as a key contributor to the MoJ’s infrastructural agenda.
Specialist firms are progressively recognised for their roles in modular construction. Reds10 and Algeco are notable contenders, earning £32.8 million and £31.1 million, respectively, marking their presence in sixth and seventh positions among the top suppliers. Modular construction offers a promising avenue for cost-effective and rapid deployment of essential infrastructure.
The financial year reflects the Ministry’s commitment to remedial efforts, with £900,000 allocated to address the lifetime-expired RAAC material issues in at least four prisons. Such investments underscore the MoJ’s proactive approach to ensuring the safety and expansion of its facilities.
The Ministry of Justice’s increased investment in construction underscores its commitment to enhancing and expanding its facilities.
