2.14 M&E equipment is well maintained, with robust maintenance and replacement regimes in place. All plant spaces appeared well looked after and FM staff were knowledgeable in relation to maintenance completed on the plant, ongoing issues, and planned replacements. As expected of assets of this age, several M&E items are approaching the end of their serviceable life, however, are all currently in good working order. Replacements for these assets are covered within the PPP Lifecycle plan.
2.15 No significant issues requiring further investigation were identified at the Pilot PPP Schools with any such issues being dealt with via the Latent Defects procedure, FM services, and Lifecycle Replacement programmes. During the Principal interviews, it was clear that there have been condition issues with the Pilot PPP Schools over the years, such as building defects with roofs, heating, and external drainage, however, that these issues have been promptly resolved.
2.16 Compared to the Conventional Schools, internal condition issues tend to be minor or cosmetic such as repairing ironmongery or redecorating a wall.