Prison Service Amey Community

Contract Value

£350,000 pa

Contract Period

Jan 2015 -

Sector

Public Custodial

Project Overview

Highland Services provides all construction services to Amey for all the Prison establishments in South Wales. These works are carried out in sensitive environments and strict vetting of our workforce is required. This demonstrates the relevant experience and capability needed to carry out the works on this contract.

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Services Delivered

Construction Works
Electrical Works
Mechanical Works
TV, CCTV and General Alarm Works

Challenges & Mitigations

Challenge

Diversion/isolation/termination of building services causing possible delays and increased cost.

Mitigation

Highland have established collaborative relationships in place that follow the principles of ISO44001 so that all stakeholders / contractors are always well informed via a detailed programme, briefings, e-mails, and notifications etc.

Challenge

Disruption to the environment and working around the public and staff in controlled environments.

Mitigation

Ensuring that there is no conflict regarding planned / unplanned activities and that all works is managed appropriately.

Our staff are always fully briefed via toolbox talks and aware of their safeguarding responsibilities. Clear signage and instructions are always provided and regularly updated.

Challenge

Mitigation

“Highland Services has, for many years, provided Amey with 1st class support with all major project work in the sensitive Prison Environment, offering professional advice, experience and technical knowledge to assist Amey in delivering a quality product for our client HMPPS. Highland Services is a reliable contractor that Amey look toward for a competitive assurance and value in all works presented to them.”

Glenn Rees, Amey Project Manager, South Wales Prisons.