Purpose

Award of contract for the major refurbishment
of West Kensington estate towers (Churchward House, Fairburn House,
Desborough House, Lickey House, Sharnbrook House) W14

Decision

1.   
To note that Appendices 1-4 are not for publication
on the basis that they contain information relating to the
financial or business affairs of any particular person (including
the authority holding that information) as set out in paragraph 3
of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as
amended).

 
2.   
That the Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness
approves the appointment of Mulalley
and Company Ltd via the South East Consortium Internal and External
Works Framework Lot 1b (Major Refurbishment over £1m)
(“SEC Framework”), to undertake major refurbishment
works to West Kensington estate towers W14 for a sum of
£12,433,018. The project is expected to start on site on 20
November 2023 with an estimated completion date of 2 December
2024.

 
3.   
That the Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness
approves the contingency sum detailed in exempt Appendix 3 to deal
with any unforeseen works that may arise during the delivery of the
project.

 
4.   
That the Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness
notes that the formal award of the contracts will not be made until
completion of consultation with affected leaseholders under Section
20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

 
5.   
To note that this report has been assured by
Contracts Assurance Board on 20th September 2023 and the
recommendations have the support of the Departmental Management
Team including the Director of Housing and the Assistant Director,
Residents and Building Safety.