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For the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to approve an
award of contract to HTR Construction and Roofing Limited in the
sum of £296,346.40 which includes a 10% contingency of
£26,940.58 to undertake the Health and Safety works at Wood
Green Library pursuant to Contract Standing Orders 8, 12.02 and
2.05.1n.

Approval, pursuant to Contract Standing Order 16.04, where the
provision of works, goods or services under a Contract is required
to commence prior to the issuance and execution of a formal
Contract, a Director, if satisfied that it is in the
Council’s best interest in the particular circumstances, may
approve issuance of a Letter of Intent pending the issuance and
execution of a formal Contract. However, the maximum cover afforded
by any Letter of Intent shall not exceed £100,000 or 10% of
the total Contract price, whichever is the higher value.

Reasons for the decision

Wood Green Library requires urgent Health and Safety works to
address concerns relating to the building services along with some
improvement to the internal fabric.

The award to HTR Construction and Roofing Limited is following a
competitive mini tender though the Haringey Dynamic Purchasing
System.

The evaluation of the submission was undertaken on a quality (60%)
and costs (40%) basis, in accordance with standard practice. The
submission from HTR Construction and Roofing Limited was considered
to be the most advantageous tender to Haringey

Alternative options considered

Do nothing - This is not an option as the building requires some
improvements to ensure Haringey meets its Health and Safety
responsibilities. Haringey Council have a statutory duty under the
Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 to promote the improvement of
the public library service, and to provide a comprehensive and
efficient library service for all persons for all those who live,
work or study in the area (section 7).

Alternative Frameworks – Use of the LCP Major Works Framework
was discounted as this framework is not available for works below
£1m