MoD reveals prime contract requirements

The Ministry of Defence is today (Wednesday) holding an industry day for the construction industry, providing a briefing of the MoD's requirements for its Central Regional Prime Contract.

The contract, estimated to be worth £750m, is for the provision of capital works and property maintenance at over 100 MoD establishments across the West Midlands, North East and north West of England, Yorkshire and the Humber, and the whole of Wales.

The fourth of five regional primes, the contract is due to be awarded in May 2005.

Mark grant, project leader for the prime contract, said: "We are at the beginning of what will be a long term relationship with industry. We will be seeking to identify and take forward those companies, and their supply chains, that can demonstrate their willingness to embody the principles of prime Contracting as well as also ensuring the MoD achieves best value for money."

Eight contractors, to be named shortly, are reported to have returned expressions of interest for the contract.

The contract duration will be for seven years with an option to extend for a further period of up to three years.