Decision details

Contract Award – Fire Safety Work, external refurbishment and repairs at Manor Hatch

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Housing

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

RESOLVED that Chas Berger Ltd (company registration number 0359611) is awarded a Call-Off Contract in the sum of £733,325.32 for the delivery of fire safety works 18– 49 Manor Hatch Close Sheltered Housing in accordance with the terms of the Pretium Framework for Fire Safety Works, Schedule 5, Lot No. 10 using the direct award procedure.

Reasons for the decision:

To enable the council to enter into a formal contract for fire safety works in accordance with Contracts Standing Orders and the terms of the Pretium Framework. This essential fire stopping works will remedy risks and hazards identified in the FRA and enable residents to live safely in their community.

Alternative options considered:

To withdraw the fire safety work which would mean that the council would not meet their legal obligations to keep residents safe.

 

Officers would need to complete a formal tender process to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor which could significantly delay the ability of the Council to progress the works.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Publication date: 22/03/2024

Date of decision: 21/03/2024

Effective from: 30/03/2024

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