University Background

The University of Westminster was founded as Britain’s first polytechnic in 1838, who now have over 19,000 students from 169 countries and are a university that thrives on delivering transformational education to people from all backgrounds.  The University of Westminster provides practical, rounded education so that people from every background can realise their true potential and discover their identity.  The University has four campuses across London and a range of impressive venues including a cinema, gallery spaces, sports facilities, and more.

Project Summary

 

The University of Westminster was seeking to establish an internal framework of suitably experienced supplier/s to deliver responsive repairs across all University Campuses. Historically, responsive repairs services had procured on a project-by-project basis, either by direct appointment or via a quotation or tender process, depending on the value of the individual project.  This framework now allows for full flexibility of supplier appointment throughout the contract duration

 

We have undertaken a variety of projects throughout the campus since 2019 through to the present time, (due to successfully re tendering)  all of which have been completed on time and without issue. We originally had Kevin Dent one of our Contract Managers assist with all projects and since Kevin’s retirement all projects have been overseen by Darren Senior our Contracts Director.

 

The Works & Technical Capability

 

Most of the works completed have been small scale reactive works mainly requiring one or two operatives for a day or twos duration, although there have been several larger projects circa £30k to £40k.

 

We have successfully completed works on the following:

 

• Little Titchfield Campus
• Cavendish Campus 
• Wells Street Campus
• Regents Street
• Marylebone Road
• Riding House Street

 

Project Examples

 

To remove no. x 2 Asbestos Insulating Boards, (AIB), and metal infill panels from below ground floor windows to a fire exit forecourt. The AIB is screw fixed behind metal beading and metal infill panels. The AIB is in good condition and main asbestos type is Amosite. Upon removal of the AIB a full decontamination was undertaken. All works will be carried out under fully controlled conditions.  Note: Upon completion of the works, the no. x 2 openings will have plywood, or similar panels temporary reinstated.

 

Drilling of 3no 25mm holes and fixing of CCTV mounts marked out by others, to 3no locations located to rooms C1.02, C1.03 & C1.04 to the 1st floor, under controlled conditions

 

To drill into the concrete slab floor & timber wall within the "Laboratory", (C5.03). The client will highlight with marker pen the exact positions of the no. x 12 holes required, (for fixing of Gas Rack). The width of the holes will be sufficient for Raw Bolt and Hollow Wall Fixings. Once drilled to the desired dimensions, insert fixings, (Raw Bolts and Hollow Wall Fixings will be used). A sample of the concrete flooring is to be collected and double bagged in sample bags. The sample bag will have all relevant details of the sample collected and delivered by hand to "LAB Laboratories" for analysis. All works will be carried out under suitably controlled conditions.  The client will supply fixings, (Raw Bolts & Hollow Wall Fixings).

 

We are fully mobilised for works and have Supervisors and Operatives who understand the Estate and along with our management team are well versed in completing works to tight schedules in populated environments whilst keep all building users safe and informed.

 

The larger works completed have usually been for the removal of AIB and notifiable working in conjunction with the appointed UKAS Analysts / Consultants GBNS. We have an excellent working relationship with them and haven’t encountered any issues on any projects to date.