Issue - meetings

Report of the Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth is attached.

Councillor Eamonn O’Brien, Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth, presented the report regarding the works packages that, in accordance with the Radcliffe Hub project programme, now need to be instructed via the Main Works Contract.

Decision:

Cabinet:

1.    Accepted the tender report recommendation that Vinci Construction undertake this main works package at the contract sum set out in Part B of this report, subject to the agreement of the contract amendments and clarifications; and

2.    Delegated finalisation of contract amendments and clarifications to the Director of Law and Governance in consultation with the Executive Director of Place.

Reasons for the decision:

Approval of the main contract is required in order for the Radcliffe Hub and Market Chambers project to progress to a construction phase. Key considerations within this document have informed both the scope and methodology for carrying out construction works alongside the phasing of the construction programme.

Other options considered and rejected:

Delay instructing the Main Works Contract: This would delay the overall Radcliffe Hub completion. This would increase the period that leisure services would be housed in temporary accommodation within Radcliffe, attracting additional costs. It would also delay occupation of commercial units within the Market Chambers and trading within these refurbished spaces; further disrupting businesses and reducing commercial income to the Council. Furthermore, the delay incurred would erode confidence in the town that the project is being delivered as a key strategic priority for the Council. Any delay to the overall project critical path increases the risk that LUF monies will not be defrayed in line with agreements made between Bury Council and the DLUHC.

Report of the Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth is attached.

Councillor Eamonn O’Brien, Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth, presented the report which set out the full financial details.

Decision:

Cabinet:

1.    Accepted the tender report recommendation that Vinci Construction undertake this main works package at the contract sum set out in Part B of this report, subject to the agreement of the contract amendments and clarifications; and

2.    Delegated finalisation of contract amendments and clarifications to the Director of Law and Governance in consultation with the Executive Director of Place.

Reasons for the decision:

As set out for the Part A report.

Other options considered and rejected:

As set out for the Part A report.