Purpose

Pitched Roof Replacement Scheme over a 16-week contract period. The proposed roof replacement scheme replaces an existing aged slate roof covering which is in a poor condition Metrotile Slate 900 tile system, provide additional insulation to reduce heat loss.

Decision

The Interim Director of Regeneration and Place has approved the award of a contract  for the Pitched Roof Replacement scheme at Devonshire Park Primary School to M.A.C. (Roofing & Contracting) Limited (Company Number  01224597) for a 16-week term. The award of the contract is within the approved budget and as the highest scoring tenderer in accordance with the most economically advantageous tender criteria. 

Reasons for the decision

The proposal to replace the existing aged slate roof covering which is in poor condition and suffering from nail fatigue at Devonshire Park Primary School that is causing ongoing roof leaks and internal damage to the fabric of the building.  Provide new loft insulation to improve the energy efficiency and reduce heat loss. 

Due to the poor condition of the existing roof covering funding would be drawn from the school’s own Formula Capital and Department for Education (DfE) Capital allocation at the start of the project. This would remove the requirement to secure an interim Capital borrowing amount to commence the project.

A detailed specification of requirements was issued in April 2024 and a tender exercise undertaken. Three bids were received. The bids were scored on a fixed price basis with Mac Roofing & Contracting Ltd meeting the necessary criteria and submitting the lowest fixed price tender.

Alternative options considered

To do nothing with the fabric of the building would not meet the educational requirement of the primary school pupils and would introduce health and safety risks to pupils and staff.