Issue details

Appointment of External Consultants for pre and post contract services in connection with the following two specialist projects: High Rise Heat, Hot Water and Associated Power Mains Strengthening and High Rise District Heating

To authorise the funding provision and the proposed procurement route in regards to the procurement of external consultants via a competition process to advise and offer expertise in relation to pre and post contract services on the high rise heat, hot water and associated power mains strengthening and high rise district heating schemes in line with CPR 3.1.8 with the aim of awarding contract from December 2017. This process will be undertaken through the existing YORConsult framework arrangement (Lot 15) which has been identified by the procurement team.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/09/2017

Decision due: 13 Oct 2017 by Director of Resources

Lead director: Director of Resources

Department: Resources and Housing

Contact: Neil Diamond, Investment Strategy Manager 0113 3781362 Email: neil.diamond@leeds.gov.uk.

Consultation process

A project team has been established.

Consultees

• Planned Works Team and Mechanical and Electrical Team within Housing Leeds

• Commercial Team within Housing Leeds

• NPS Leeds have been consulted and have declined the work

• Procurement Unit (PPPU)