Custodial

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Secure, Durable Structures for Modern Custodial Facilities

MPB Structures provides reinforced concrete and civil engineering solutions built to the stringent performance, safety, and security standards required in the custodial sector. We understand the specialist nature of modern prison construction, where robust design, controlled delivery, and uncompromising quality are essential. Working alongside Tier 1 contractors and government delivery bodies, MPB can positively contribute to new build prison programmes, security upgrades, and major expansion schemes. Our capability in high integrity structures ensures long life performance and operational reliability for critical national facilities.

“We understand the importance of durability, precision, and reliability in custodial infrastructure. Every structure we deliver supports the safety, security, and long-term performance required in these specialist environments.”

Core Capabilities

Reinforced concrete buildings for custodial and judicial facilities.
High security walls, durable structures, and controlled access works.
Civil works supporting secure compounds and perimeter infrastructure.
Complex foundations and heavy civils for large scale compounds.
Integration of anti-tamper, blast, and durability requirements.
Temporary works, logistics planning, and enabling works.

Sector Strengths

Experience delivering to strict compliance and security protocols.
Precision construction for long-life, high-performance structures.
Extensive fleet of plant and cranes provides efficient and safe construction.
We handle all aspects of groundworks, ensuring continuity for the structures.
Discreet, disciplined delivery in sensitive environments.
Collaboration with government bodies and custodial delivery partners.

RELEVANT CASE STUDIES FROM ADJACENT SECTORS

MPB Structures seeks to further expand its presence within the custodial sector, building on its proven track record in civil engineering and groundworks. Our early experience includes projects delivered in the early 2000s at HMP Peterborough, Ranby, Bronzefield, Garth and Onley, followed by more recent schemes at HMP Sudbury, Leyhill and HMP Five Wells (Coastal Redwood). We now aim to broaden this experience by delivering more complex infrastructure and public sector custodial projects, providing a strong foundation for the construction of secure, high integrity environments. Our experience demonstrates:

Delivery of high integrity structural solutions suited to security critical facilities.
Expertise in complex foundations and ground engineering for robust, long life assets.
Ability to operate within heavily controlled and compliance driven programmes.
Strong coordination with multidisciplinary design, security, and systems teams.
Consistent performance in environments requiring strict safety, accuracy, and governance.

Although the following case studies are drawn from adjacent sectors, due to the security nature of the works we have competed to date, they clearly illustrate MPB’s ability to:

Meet the rigorous quality and assurance standards required for custodial projects.
Operate within controlled access environments and stringent procedural constraints.
Deliver precise, disciplined, and fully coordinated construction programmes.

Together, these examples underline the precision, discipline, and collaborative approach that MPB brings to new custodial sector projects.