Project:

 SPDO Conversion Works at the following sites:-
Deanshanger SPDO
Welford SPDO
Long Buckby SPDO
Syston SPDO
Ravenshead SPDO
Maulden SPDO

Date:

2002 onwards to December 2004

Client:

Royal Mail Property Holdings

Property Department

9th Floor

86, Lionel Street

Birmingham

B3 1HQ.

Partner in Charge:

E. J. Cavanagh / N. Siverns

Client Objectives:

·        Refurbishment of rural posting facilities to comply with minimal health & safety standards.

·       Improve the working environment for Royal Mail staff.

·      Allow for flat access to the working areas.

Project Values:

Deanshanger SPDO - £80 k
Welford SPDO - £30 k
Long Buckby SPDO - £75 k
Syston SPDO - £40 k
Ravenshead SPDO - £30 k
Maulden SPDO - £65 k

ACP Role:

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

·       M & E Design and Installation.

·        Party Wall Surveyors.

Outcome:

Following detailed Feasibility Studies of various options the works were prepared and executed including:-

·        Budget Estimates.

·        Schedules of Works & Contracts

·        Working Drawings.

·        Building Regulation Approval.

Generally:

The projects were successful and are all complete with the offices now being used by Royal Mail staff in the rural area.

Tender Documentation:

The form of contract used was IFC 84 with Royal Mail amendments and were 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 with the local Sub Postmaster and, in some cases, out housing of the Royal Mail staff during the works.

Statutory and Other Approvals:

The following approvals were sought and gained:-

·        Building Regulation approval.

·        Planning Permission:- Building alterations.

·        Fire Officer’s approval.

·        Party Wall Agreements.

Post Contract:

The works have been completed and have now passed their end of defects periods and are complete.