Issue - meetings

The report requested authorisation for additional variation of costs under an

existing building contract approved by Cabinet in March 2021.

This would be the final variation for phase 1 of the project.

The contractor would be monitored closely.

The energy gas use should decrease, improved heating system and should use and burn less gas. Wee've got 6-7 different types of building,

It was confirmed that the affected ward was Woodside ward.

The Cabinet Member RESOLVED 

1. In accordance with Contract Standing Order 10.02.1(b) and Contract Standing Order 16.02, to approve additional costs and variations for Firs House Fire Reinstatement Works as follows:

2. To approve a variation of the contract with Cosmur (London) Limited to increase the value of the contract sum of £999,622.88, by £158,938, to an aggregate value of £1,158,561.

3. To approve a variation to the associated consultant contract with Ridge and Partners to increase the value of the contract sum by £33,223 for additional consultants’ fees, resulting in a total aggregate value of £119,103.

4. To agree that the cost of these works will not be recharged to the leaseholders of properties as the majority of the works are expected to be covered by insurance and the Major Works Capital Programme.

Reasons for decision 

The Firs House Fire Reinstatement Works were approved by Cabinet in March 2021 and mobilised in September 2021. Additional works costs are required to reinstate building components that could not be contained within the provisional and contingency sums and to carry out additional improvements works including those recommended by Haringey Building Control, to bring the works up to current building standards.

Alternative options considered

The option of not doing the works was considered but rejected. As the Landlord, Haringey Council has a duty to ensure that the property meets the Decent Homes and current Health and Safety standards. It was more cost effective to include the works within the existing contract whilst on site as the works were integral to the dwellings and will be less disruptive for our residents.