Pickering House - Security Works (AC114) | Westminster City Council

Current status

Initial Planning

Deciding the scope of works

Project design and approval

Finalising the project specification, budget and programme

Onsite

Work starts: TBC

Work ends: TBC

Completion

End of works, defects

Project details

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Element	Works required
Condition Survey	The Principal Designer (PD) where appointed (or Principal Contractor where no PD duty holder is in place) is to inform the Client, where additional survey or inspections are required to develop the PCI and inform the design process.The Principal Contractor (PC) is required to complete a pre-commencement condition survey within all areas likely to be affected by the works, which shall contain written and photographic evidence of the existing conditions. The PC is to identify any areas of concern that may result in additional works being necessary, together with proposed remedial recommendations, within the scope of works. The condition survey is to be agreed with WCC/WCCs Client Representative and upon conclusion of the works the PC is to ensure the condition of any areas affected by the works are handed over to WCC/WCC in no worse a condition than at pre-commencement stage.
Access Required	The Service Provider will need to acquaint themselves with the access arrangements available and provide specific proposals to facilitate the works necessary. It is anticipated that these proposals will be optimised to provide the best value-for-money project-wide access proposals.The PC is to ensure that all work at height activities are risk assessed and that the proposed method of access to facilitate the works is detailed in the CPP and fully costed in the PEP.Should there be any reason that specific access arrangements cannot be fully evaluated and costed for then the Service Provider should identify these together with a defined Provisional allowance within their PEP for each specific item/ area.
Electrical Power	Survey/review existing electrical power supply to all installations associated with the works and where necessary replace existing/ install new wiring systems in compliance with current edition of the IEE wiring regulations and amendments.Design and provide a complete earthing system to all items including existing wiring and new wiring this is to meet the current edition of the IEE wiring regulations and amendments.Provide Electrical Installation Condition Report (EIC) and all appropriate certification associated with the works undertaken and any wiring systems connected to the new works.
Electrical Lighting	Install new lighting systems and, where necessary, replace existing/ install new systems to comply with current regulatory requirements and CIBSE recommended levels.The Lighting installation is to include emergency lighting provisions in accordance with BS 5266 Emergency Lighting requirements. Provide Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) and all appropriate certification associated with The Works undertaken.
Door Entry System	Provide new door entry system as per WCC standard Specification as located within Appendix 8. The components shall be installed in strict compliance with BS 7671 17th edition and amendments and in accordance with IEE regulations and all relevant legislation.Entry system will include new panel, cabling infrastructure and containment, in-flat handsets, all containment, KMS system, push to exit and fobs to residents.Provide new containment which shall be metal powder coated. Installed in line with BS EN 50085-1:2005 or later amendments and shall be suitably earthed.Cables into the property are not to be routed through the door/window frame unless agreed with WCC.Note – containment to be sized as such that all existing cabling (not just door entry) can be relocated from old plastic conduit and mounted within new powder coated containment
Security Access Gates & fencing	New fob access-controlled pedestrian gates to be installed as proposed within the DMA report. Works to improve security and restrict access to communal circulation areas. All access gates and fencing should be designed and manufactured to BS5709:2018 achieving full compliance to all current regulatory standards. Note: Each new gate location must be provided to WCC Call Centre, WCC Mechanical & Electrical team, WCC Housing and Estate Services teams. This will enable any future repairs to be reported and will facilitate better maintenance.
Builders Work in Connection with the Security Installations	Carry out all builders’ work in connection with The Works including subsequent making good of all disturbed finishes to a standard acceptable by WCC. Cleaning and making good to brickwork and concrete surfaces is also to be included where affected by installation works.Provide recommendations and for any builders-work style items felt necessary (such as any minor building-fabric style repairs or decorative items associated with The Works areas), for review and further instruction by WCC – a Provisional Sum in relation to any such works should be included at PEP stage.
Maintaining the Existing Building Services	Maintain the building services systems during the duration of the contract. Where services may not be functioning or operational for a period of time prior notice and resident notification shall take place.Service provider is to maintain the system fully (PPMs checks and remedials) under this scheme budget during the Defects Liability Period (DLP) and not via the term contracts PPM inclusive regime. It is essential that all newly installed or worked on services under this scheme are maintained through the scheme and the DLP.
Associated Fire Safety Works	Review the fire risk assessment report to ensure familiarisation with the building in relation to all areas affected by the works. Ensure that the security gate/fence designs and all works carried out are fully compliant with all current regulatory requirements. A fire fighter access provision will need to be incorporated as highlighted in the door entry system item of work.
Asbestos Management	Live asbestos information can be found on the Westminster City Council asbestos portal, Shine. The PD/PC is required to inform the client regarding the need to instruct any further R&D surveys as the design develops and the areas where intrusive works will be required are confirmed. The R&D survey will be instructed by the client through the asbestos management system and provided to the PD/PC as part of the PCI, to allow the CPP to be developed. The Service Providers Project Execution Plan needs to identify any further works, with estimated costs, for completing removal or encapsulation of ACMs to enable The Works. The SP is to ensure that any subcontractor undertaking asbestos removal works as part of The Works, fulfils the clients requirements outlined in the WCC process and procedure documents and are deemed competent to undertake the required works.
Other Potentially Hazardous Circumstances	Where held the Client has provided relevant information regarding the existing structure(s) and materials in the IPCI.The PD/PC is to inform the client if during the design stage, it becomes evident that there is the potential for other deleterious materials or hazards to be present and further inspection or testing is required.Other materials that may be present or that need considering include but are not limited to:• Lead Paint• Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)• Horse hair plaster• Clay pot floors• Calcium silicate brickwork• Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) planks• Tesserae• Vermiculite
H&S File & O&M Manual	Create/provide a new Health and Safety File and Operating & Maintenance manuals for the building and for all systems associated with The Works. The file shall be in accordance with and as detailed within the Term Partnering Contract. This is to include but is not limited to;• A detailed future Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme/ regime associated with The Works;• As-built drawings, specifications, schematics, schedules etc.• Manufacturers details, guarantees and warranties (as applicable)• Details of risks and hazardous materials not eliminated through design• Site Investigation Reports• Statutory authority consents and approvals
Asset Tagging	Appoint an asset tagging company (Mitags or approved equivalent) to supply, install and carry out the installation, programming and commissioning of asset tags to new items upon completion of works. All main plant & equipment components associated with the works are to be scheduled by the Service Provider within their PEP. The Service Provider is to provide a proposed Asset Tagging Register of all components for review and approval by WCC.

Published: 25 September 2023

Last updated: 26 November 2024