Purpose

To place an order with Reed Premises Protection, following a procurement process, for replacement of the Intruder Alarm system at Hudson Leisure Centre.

Following a conditions survey of all aged assets at site, it was found that the Intruder Alarm system had reached the end of its workable life cycle and will need replacement to ensure coverage over the entire area. This is both a safety and maintenance concern as site staff will not have eyes on the site if an incident occurs or another break in happens.

Decision

To place an order to the value of £5,965 with Reed Premises Protection, following a procurement process, for replacement of the Intruder Alarm system at Hudson Leisure Centre.

Reasons for the decision

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

•    A procurement exercise has been conducted following FDC’s Procurement Policy and Reed Premises Protection 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 – this is critical equipment and its failure is not something to risk.