Decision

The Head of Environmental and Neighbourhood Services has decided to contract Staffordshire Mechanical Solutions to replace two condemned boilers with modern condensing equivalents at Elizabeth House.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: The decision is to contract Staffordshire Mechanical Solutions to replace two condemned boilers with modern condensing equivalents at Elizabeth House.

topline: The Head of Environmental and Neighbourhood Services has decided to contract Staffordshire Mechanical Solutions to replace two condemned boilers with modern condensing equivalents at Elizabeth House.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it is primarily focused on urgent maintenance and replacement of essential heating equipment.

affected_stakeholders: ["Head of Environmental and Neighbourhood Services", "Staffordshire Mechanical Solutions", "Residents of Elizabeth House"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.stratford.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4214

Decision Maker: Head of Environmental and Neighbourhood Services

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: To contract Staffordshire Mechanical Solutions (SMS) to replace two condemned boilers with modern condensing equivalents, with associated replacement pump sets and flue.   A new flue is needed because of the change to condensing boilers.  Associated electrical, builders and controls work is also required.   There are currently three boilers, the two that have been condemned and a third condensing boiler that was installed in 2023.The boilers supply hot water to the heating system only – Domestic Hot Water is supplied by two calorifiers.    The two new boilers will operate in cascade with the 2023 boiler as they are the same type and manufacturer. Urgency of providing heating for the winter in Elizabeth House. The extent of the work needed is higher than expected and lead times require the work to be commenced with extreme urgency to the amount of work and lead in times for manufacture and installation. 1.    Award to SMS 2.    Tendering the work but this will leave Elizabeth House without heating throughout the winter, so not a viable option.

Date of Decision: August 4, 2026