URL: https://democracy.ipswich.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1393

Decision Maker: Officer Decision

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Following the decision to install additional netting to extend the lifespan of Crown Pools while the new aquatics centre is under construction. the existing lighting, positioned above the netting, will obstruct light levels and contribute to localised failures, significantly reducing illumination at night and fail to meet CIBSE guidance standards. As a result, urgent woks are required to the lighting.   An exemption to Contract Standing Orders was approved to enable the works to the lighting to be conducted as a matter of urgency and the contract for the work has been awarded to Optimum Controls who have knowledge of the building’s wiring, layout and restrictions, having undertaken a number of alterations and repairs to the lighting and have a full understanding of the technical requirements.

Content: Following the decision to install additional netting to extend the lifespan of Crown Pools while the new aquatics centre is under construction. the existing lighting, positioned above the netting, will obstruct light levels and contribute to localised failures, significantly reducing illumination at night and fail to meet CIBSE guidance standards. As a result, urgent woks are required to the lighting.   An exemption to Contract Standing Orders was approved to enable the works to the lighting to be conducted as a matter of urgency and the contract for the work has been awarded to Optimum Controls who have knowledge of the building’s wiring, layout and restrictions, having undertaken a number of alterations and repairs to the lighting and have a full understanding of the technical requirements. To award the contract to Optimum Controls to Design, supply and install new lighting.   Reason: To provide the lighting to meet CIBSE guidance standards.

Date of Decision: November 25, 2025