Project:

 Longton Post Office.

Date:

August 1994.

Client:

Post Office Counters Ltd

Property Department

Midlands Regional Office

5th Floor

86, Lionel Street

Birmingham

B3 1HQ.

Partner in Charge:

E. J. Cavanagh

Client Objectives:

·        To provide disabled access.

·        Improve the utilisation of vacant office space.

·        Improved security arrangements against bandit attack.

·        Additional retail opportunity.

Project Value:

£ 82K

Consultant’s Role:

This practice was the lead consultant over a team including:-

·        Romec Security ( Design & Contracting of security engineering services for Post Office  Counters ).

·        Post Office Counters Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Surveyor.

Outcome:

A detailed Feasibility Study of four options was prepared including:-

·        Budget Estimates.

·        Brief Schedules of Works.

·        Constraints.

·        Advantages and Disadvantages.

Generally:

The project was successfully completed in all the objectives of the Client stated above, on time and within budget.

Tender Documentation:

The form of contract used was the P.O.75 ( a variation of the minor works contract ) and was subject to single stage selective tendering. In addition, detailed plans and a schedule of works, incorporating the Engineering and Security works were prepared.

On Site Period:

The works were programmed for both in hours and out of hours periods, with temporary arrangements agreed for both the staff and public using the building.

Statutory and Other Approvals:

The following approvals were sought and gained:-

·        Building Regulation approval.

·        Planning Permission:- Building alterations.

·        Fire Officer’s approval.

·        Post Office internal authority process.

Post Contract:

A Post Office internal review was carried out in November 1995 and we are advised that operationally, technically and financially the project was a success.