Decant Strategy

Description

Prior to an area being handed over to the contractor for works existing items, including but not limited to: furniture, ICT equipment and laboratory equipment need to be removed from the area. 

Engagement 

  • End-users of the existing space, this can be via the User Coordinator for the project.
  • ICT and/or AV Team
  • Property Service Operations
  • External furniture removers (if required)
  • Appointed Contractor

Forms & Links

Equipment Decontamination Form: CSM20 Equipment Decontamination

Area Clearance Decontamination Form: CSM21 Area Clearance Decontamination Certificate

Repeated Subsequent RIBA Stages

RIBA Stage 1 

Complete a furniture/equipment inventory. Allow a budget cost for decant within the cost plan. 

RIBA Stage 4 

Confirm the following:

  • What furniture/equipment needs to be moved out of the area for the start of the project.
  • Who will be moving the following: department, property services team, external furniture remover, appointed contractor. This may be a mix of all four and will vary with each project. 
  • Can any of this furniture/equipment be used elsewhere. 
  • When furniture/equipment needs to be moved by. 
  • Produce and issue a Decant Strategy Programme and schedule in various moves. 
  • Arrange for area and equipment decontamination as and when required by the User Coordinator.
RIBA Stage 5

As and when required, issue signed CSM20 and CSM21 to contractor.