Decision details

The Council has to carry out some water hygiene works at Mayo Court and Gwent House as a result of routine compliance maintenance and testing. It has been decided to appoint NEMCO to assist with these two sites by undertaking an assessment, samples and remedial work. The estimated value of this proactive maintenance work is in the region of £5,050 together with a contingency of £10,000 for any follow up work or other urgent matters that arise.

To appoint NEMCO to undertake the water hygiene works at an estimated cost of £5,050 at the earliest opportunity, and to maintain a contingency of £10,000 to cover any further water hygiene actions that arise.

Reason:

To provide an assessment of the existing systems, advice on any immediate actions and to provide an effective management programme to maintain water hygiene at the properties. To waive Contract Standing Orders (3.10.2) to mitigate any risk to vulnerable residents at sheltered schemes.