Decision details

Date of Decision:

7 January 2019

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Paul Smith

Head of Asset Management

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Finance and Procurement Procedure Rules

Brief Description of Decision:

To award a contract to Air Environmental for the installation of air conditioning to the library and library office at Aston Customer Service Centre.

Reasons for the Decision:

The existing system has struggled to maintain comfortable conditions. The current cooling system uses the underfloor pipework to cool the room but is not capable of lowering the temperatures generated when the sun hits the architectural glazing which is prevalent on two external walls. The system has been checked and recommissioned but without success.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Alternative tenders were considered as part of the procurement process and were rejected.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

Report to the Head of Asset Management - 19 December 2018 - Approval of Tender to install air conditioning to the library and library office at Aston CSC (Exempt)