Issue - meetings

[Report of the Director of Customers, Transformation & Resources. To be introduced by the Cabinet member for Corporate and Civic Services.]

To award a construction contract for the works at Hornsey Library.

The Cabinet Member for Corporate and Civic Services introduced the report, which set out approval to appoint the recommended contractor, Contractor C, to deliver adaptation, and refurbishment works at Hornsey Library for the total contract cost of £2,300,370.

The Cabinet Member emphasised the value of Haringey’s libraries and the Council recognised that they provide a valuable service to the borough. For Hornsey Library, this investment would enhance its integral role within the local community for years to come.

In response to questions from Cllr Cawley- Harrison, the following was noted:

• It was hoped that there would be little impact in terms of connection with the library for the community. The library would not be closed for the refurbishment period as the contract for the works had been organised to allow use of the library and works to be completed at the same time. This did add extra cost but allowed library users to continue to use the building. This was also another reason for the delayed procurement works.

• Background information on the original scope of the works was provided. This had led to the discovery of major unavoidable works being required to the walls of the library. As the refurbishment continued, the costs had further increased due to the listed building status of the library.

Following consideration of the exempt information at item 26,

RESOLVED

To approve the appointment of Contractor C to deliver refurbishment and enhancement works to Hornsey Library for a contract sum of £2,300,370; and 3.2. To approve the issue of a letter of intent prior to the formal contract signature for £230,037 being 10% of the contract sum

Reasons for decision

To award a contract which will enable the timely mobilisation and construction of works to Hornsey Library.

Alternative options considered

The authority procured the contractor through the London Construction Programme (LCP) Major Works 2014 Framework Agreement. The authority considered use of the Southern Construction Framework for award of this contract. Upon consideration, the SCF framework was considered not suitable for this size of project.