Ipswich Borough Council has approved a £22,952 contract to provide temporary cooling for a unit at IP City following the failure of air conditioning systems.
Ipswich Borough Council has awarded a small works agreement contract to Pitkin & Ruddock for the temporary cooling of Unit 15 at IP City, one of the largest units in the building.
The decision came after the failure of air conditioning systems at IP City, which left Unit 15 unsuitable for tenants to continue working.
The unit suffers particularly from thermal gains due to its orientation, limited openable windows, and high usage from people and equipment.
A council officer approved the recommendations on 23 July, publishing the decision on 26 July.
The lack of cooling had affected the tenant's productivity and relationship with the council.
Following an open procurement process, Pitkin & Ruddock submitted a successful bid to provide temporary cooling for the required timeframe.
The council stated that the decision was based on the "lack of cooling in the space, making it unsuitable for tenants to continue work."
IP City is a council-owned office building that provides space for businesses and organisations in Ipswich.
