Custodial Sector

The Custodial sector covers everything from The Prison Service, Central Government, The Court Service and other areas of Justice. Thomson Bethune’s successful track record in delivering a portfolio of projects in this sector has given us an in depth knowledge of Government policy and strategies to enable us to offer solutions which will best fit your business and commercial needs. We have also a clear understanding of the complexities surrounding these buildings to ensure they are highly secure taking into consideration their operational sensitivities. 

We have been involved in projects with the Scottish Prison Service for over 20 years in both new build and refurbishment projects, including HMP Greenock Houseblock Enabling Works, HMP Perth Hall refurbishment, HMP Edinburgh, 126 Place Houseblock and Value Management for HMP Greenock on 60 Place Houseblock project. Other custodial projects include the refurbishment of Aberdeen’s Court House, refurbishment and extension of Lanark sheriff Court, along with a number of Defence Establishments.

Thomson Bethune has extensive experience in different forms of procurement work packages and partnering processes, including Prime Contracts, GC/Works 1 Design and Build and NEC 3.