Contract Award: External CCTV Upgrade at HM Prison Lewes

A significant security improvement project has been confirmed at HM Prison Lewes following the award of a multi-million-pound contract for a full external CCTV upgrade.

The project, commissioned by HM Prison and Probation Service, will see the delivery of a comprehensive new CCTV system across the prison estate. The works include the design, installation, commissioning and handover of an upgraded external surveillance system to improve site security, monitoring capability and operational resilience.

The contract has been awarded to Wates Construction, who will deliver the works under a two-stage design and build arrangement.

Project Scope

The programme will include:

• Full external CCTV replacement and upgrade across the estate

• Detailed pre-construction surveys and design development

• Installation, testing, and commissioning of new security systems

• Integration with existing infrastructure to support improved monitoring capability

Contract Details

• Total contract value: approximately £3.15 million

• Delivery period: March 2026 – March 2029

• Procurement route: Call-off under an existing framework agreement

• Delivery model: Two-stage design and build

The investment forms part of ongoing efforts to modernise custodial facilities and improve safety and security across the estate.