Purpose

To place an order with Construct Building Services, following a procurement process, for replacement of the PA system at Hudson Leisure Centre.

Following a conditions survey of all aged assets at site, it was found that the PA system had reached the end of its workable life cycle and will need replacement to avoid any potential deterioration of the electrical circuit.

This is both a safety and maintenance issue that requires resolution.

Decision

To place an order to the value of £34,780.52 with Construct Building Services, following a procurement process, for replacement of the PA system at Hudson Leisure Centre.

Reasons for the decision

•    Existing equipment is beyond useful life and is critical for the functioning of the centres

•    A procurement exercise has been conducted following FDC’s procurement policy and Construct Building Services have quoted in line with the Procurement framework illustrating value for money.

•    FDC has a budget for condition survey works within the capital programme.  As replacement of a whole capital asset, FDC is bound by the contract with Freedom to carry out this replacement.

Alternative options considered

None.