Decision
Analysis
outcome: The contract was awarded to Alternative Heat Ltd for £2,267,249.96.
summary: The decision is about awarding a contract to undertake decarbonisation capital works to Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre.
topline: The Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure has decided to award a contract for decarbonisation works at Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves significant financial investment and changes to the infrastructure of a public facility.
affected_stakeholders: ["Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre staff", "Local residents", "Alternative Heat Ltd"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.southwark.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8602
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To award the contract to appoint a contractor to undertake decarbonisation capital works to Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre
Content: To award the contract to appoint a contractor to undertake decarbonisation capital works to Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre 1. That the award of the Leisure Centres Decarbonisation works contract for the Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre to Alternative Heat Ltd in the sum of £2,267,249.96 (excluding VAT) be approved. This sum includes the full decarbonisation of Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre through the removal of the existing gas-fired heating system and the provision of low-carbon energy systems. 2. That the associated variation to the scope of works from that noted at Gateway 1, to cover more phases of the project in order to derisk the programme (a variation that occurred based on additional professional advice which the Gateway 1 agreed to seek, and before the tender process took place), be noted and approved.
Date of Decision: August 3, 2026