Project:

 Birmingham Mail Centre

Date:

November 2004

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:

·        2004 Planned Maintenance Works.

·        Refurbishment of the servery area and dining area.

Project Value:

£385 k

ACP Role:

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

·        M & E Design and Installation.

·        Planning Supervision

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 Managers.

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:

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