Decision details

Upgrade of fire alarm system at Swindon Road Depot

Decision Maker: Director of Finance and Assets and Deputy Section 151 Officer - Gemma Bell

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To instruct A&E to carry out essential H&S related works, to upgrade the whole of the Swindon Road Depot waste & recycling centre with a full fire evacuation procedure as part of our health and safety compliance checks.

 

After a recent site visit by A&E, it was highlighted that improvements could be made to the fire alarm systems at the Depot.

 

A quotation to upgrade the current fire alarm system was requested from A&E.

 

The decision made was to instruct A&E to upgrade the current system and the full fire evacuation procedure. A&E have been carrying out servicing and maintenance of the alarm systems for CBC for a number of years and are believed to be both specialists and have a proven track record for delivery on time and budget.

Reasons for the decision:

In allowing A&E to proceed with the works as quoted to ensure the H&S of personnel on site and to ensure operations are not affected and the service is able to deliver their usual business.

 

Alternative options considered:

To go down the usual CBC tendering/ procurement route which will cause delays and risk compliance issues if an element of the current system fails in the meantime.

 

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

No changes.

 

Consultees

None.

Contact: Gemma Bell, Director of Finance and Assets and Deputy S151 Officer 07341 780601 Email: [email protected].

Publication date: 21/01/2022

Date of decision: 21/01/2022

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