Decision details

1.1. That works are undertaken to implement the recommendations of the Fire Safety Review Group (FRSG) alongside a number of building upgrades in the Castle Avenue building, Winchester HQ. The proposed scope of works includes; fire precaution works, LED lighting upgrade to the basement and small scale building improvements. The detailed scope can be found in section 2. These works are to be completed as part of the implementation of the T19 Office Accommodation Savings Strategy.
1.2. The total estimated cost of the project is £222,678 (inclusive of fees). The £15,000 required to install the LED lighting to the basement will be covered by Salix funding. This report seeks approval to allocate £207,678 from the R&M Contingency to fund the fire precaution works and the small scale building upgrades.