Furniture, Building Alterations and Air Conditioning - Purchasing Procedure

Document Number	000506

1. All requisitions for the following services are to be referred to Facilities Management for approval prior to orders being issued:
   
   
   • Minor building alterations;
     
     
   • Electrical installations;
     
     
   • Air conditioning;
     
     
   • Carpet, floor coverings;
     
     
   • Curtains, blinds, whiteboards, pinboards;
     
     
   • Graphics and signage;
     
     
   • Office and Classroom furniture;
     
     
   • Engagement of consultants (eg for preparation of schematic building proposals etc).
     
     
2. Quotations for this type of work should not be obtained until the advice of Facilities Management staff has been obtained.
   
   
3. Furniture requirements should also be discussed with Facilities Management or Procurement Section staff to ensure compliance with OH&S requirements and that on-going maintenance will be available.

Approval Authority	Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Services)
Policy Sponsor	Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Services)
Policy Owner	Director, Corporate Services
Policy Contact	Associate Director, Commercial Services
Amendment History	Amended Policy Owner/Contact 24 March 2010 Amended Policy Contact - 19 August 2010