A report by the Director of Law, HR and Asset Management advised the Cabinet of the outcome of the tender process for the project to replace the final primary HORSA kitchen, to re-provide a classroom and before and after school facilities within the main school building at Overchurch Infants School.  The report sought ratification from Members to accept the lowest tender submitted by K & C Construction.

The total cost of the scheme based on the lowest tender submitted by K & C Construction was:

Construction Costs   £ 635,237.02

Departmental Charges including:

Professional Fees charged fees to RIBA Stage D   £  10,000.00

Design and Supervision @ 16%

(including Clerk of Works Salary

CDM Coordinator fee and

Planning and building regulation fees)  £ 101,637.92

ICT Costs (infrastructure and hardware)  £  10,000.00

Furniture Fittings and Equipment   £  10,000.00

    TOTAL £ 766,874.94

The scheme would be funded from the following sources:

  CYPD Capital Programme   £ 756,874.94

  School Devolved Formula Capital   £  10,000.00

  £ 766,874.94

RESOLVED: That

(1)  the lowest tender submitted by K & C Construction, as detailed above, be accepted; and

(2)  the Director of Law, HR and Asset Management be authorised to execute an appropriate construction contract with K & C Construction in due course, subject to them developing a satisfactory Health & Safety Plan.