Decision details

Contract Award Approval

That the Strategic Director of Housing and Modernisation;

1.  Approves the award of a works contract for Good Neighbours House, 38 Mary Datchelor Close, SE5 7AX to Niblock (Builders) Ltd for a contract sum of £2,932,138.05 for a period of 56 weeks from site possession commencing October 2022 until approximately November 2023.

2.  Notes the proposed works comprise of the reconversion and refurbishment of an existing hostel to create 13 new self-contained flats within one 3 storey block, including general external refurbishment and landscaping works.

3.  Notes the total project costs as outlined in the closed report. 

4.  Notes an additional contingency has been proposed as outlined in the closed report.

5.  Notes the contract sum equates to a build cost as outlined in the closed report.

6.  Notes Niblock (Builders) Ltd have committed that they will work with Southwark to meet the minimum requirement for the provision of apprentices as part of the commitment to the local community.

7.  Notes the development will meet the targets set out by the council’s Sustainable Design and Construction Supplementary Planning Document, and complies with the London Plan CO2 savings target of 35% overall.

8.  Notes that there is no loss to green amenity space as a result of these works.

9.  Notes that insulation upgrades to each property will improve the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) rating and thermal efficiency, reducing heat loss and reducing energy costs

10.Notes that the development will benefit from individual air source