Issue - decisions
Award a contract for improvement works up to a value of £301,533.24 at The Old Museum (Black and White House), Hereford.
06/06/2024 - Award a contract for improvement works up to a value of £301,533.24 at The Old Museum (Black and White House), Hereford.
To award the contract to Splitlath Ltd to
carry out repair works to The Old House Museum (Black and White
House), Hereford who carried out the initial works but soon became
clear that further funding would be needed to carry out the
improvements to the Grade I Listed Building. Therefore, temporary
works were carried out to secure the building and make it water
tight through the winter whilst capital funding was sought.
The specialist contractor has extensive knowledge of the building
following investigations and findings carried out on site last year
with a conservation architect. The contractor is aware of the
repair methods and numerous conditions that have been found.
Works include repairs to all defective infill panels on external
elevations together with associated repairs to timber including
frame, windows, bargeboards and finials.
ACCESS TO THE SITE
Access to the site is via bollard entrance to High Town off St
Peter’s Square, there will be limited parking adjacent to the
site, additional parking can be arranged.
The Contractor shall ensure that the PM is consulted on access
routes to the individual working areas in order to avoid possible
damage and accidents. There is continuous use of the remainder of
the site during the works.
To approve the works expenditure of up to £301,533.24. which
includes
£26,220.28 contingency and £13,110.01 for professional
fees.
The remainder will be funded from the underspend on phase 1 of the
works if required.
Responsibility for delivering works to be carried out by the
Capital Senior
Project Manager within the spend budget.
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