Decision details

The Executive will be asked to approve the award of a contract for the renewal of the heating and hot water boilers at Thaxted House, Siviter Way, Dagenham

Received a report from the Corporate Director of Regeneration detailing the Council’s proposals for setting out proposals for replacing the boilers and hot water system in Thaxted House and recommending appointing the lowest priced tender to carry out the required work.

Member’s approval is required to award the contract of the Mechanical part of the work to the boiler system in Thaxted Houses as set out in the report and in accordance with the Council’s constitution.

The current boiler system is inefficient and unreliable, it is becoming more difficult to maintain and does not supply adequate hot water at peak periods or supply adequate heating to flats. The boiler replacement and installation of radiator heating will increase the quality of life for residents, reduce the risk of loss of service, and provide the Council with savings through efficiencies gained from a new boiler and cheaper type of fuel.  These works will provide a much better service to residents.

Agreed, in order to assist the Council to achieve its Community Priorities of improving health, housing and social care and making the borough cleaner, greener and safer to:

1.   Approve the proposed Mechanical work to Thaxted House as set out in the report including a negotiation to the tender submitted by CBS maintenance for increase costs since the submission of the tender in August 2007. 

2.  Delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Regeneration to make a decision at a later date regarding the appointment of the contractor for this scheme.  (The delegated authority can only be exercised after successful negotiation on increased costs).

3.   Accept use of solar pre-heating on this scheme.

4.   That the Corporate Director of Regeneration negotiate with the appointed contractor a small contingency in special circumstances for redecorating as a result of replacing the pipe work.

5.   That an assurance is provided from the contractors that no heating will be removed from the flats over the winter period.