HMP Thorn Cross-Fire Safety Improvement Works- Lot 1-BPRN No.503/14/1671

Following a review of the Custodial Estate a priority list detailing the Fire Safety Improvement Requirements has been agreed with NOMS and Crown Property Inspection Group, (CPIG). HMP Thorn Cross is a site that needs to have Fire Safety Improvements carried out. As this project has H&S concerns, it is important that this does not delay the programme and the PSPs are asked to prepare the necessary resources to commit to the programme once appointed. The project requirement would be to provide fit for purpose Fire Safety Improvements that comply with current standards within the built environment and adhere to the requirements of the latest CPIG report. Specifically to improve the Fire Safety of HMP Thorn Cross's built environment by addressing the following key areas:

• Detection, In-Cell detection and Fire Alarm improvement
• Suppression, Fire suppression High Pressure Misting Hose Reel systems
• Ventilation, Smoke Ventilation systems

An indicative programme length from the appointment of the PSP, which we anticipate would be 5th June 2017 to undertake stage 2&3 concurrently, to develop the business case. PSP are also to identify and provide budget cost for any potential risk in developing the options appraisal including such as validation of M&E/structural services of the area of work etc. If the provider is of the view that further specialists work is required, a separate lump sum cost should be shown as 'Additional Services' together with details of what has been included.

High Level programme from the appointment:

Undertake Surveys 1 week

Develop options appraisal and feasibility cost for the preferred option 5 weeks Develop Business Case (BJC); 1week

The PM is to submit weekly pre-construction PPI 123 to ensure that the project is delivered on time to start works in Early November 2017 or sooner. For information, the project will be competed using the SAA framework Constructor for North Region from stage 5.