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Report of the Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth is attached

Councillor Eamonn O’Brien, Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth, presented the report which advised Cabinet of the Enabling Works and Main Works packages, that in line with the Bury Market & Flexi Hall project programme, will now need to be instructed through the Enabling Works and Main Works Contract. 

In response to a Member’s query regarding the Levelling-up fund members were assured that no issues are expected to arise due to national political changes. Members were informed that national changes will provide a kick-start to other projects such as the Mill Gate. The Leader assured members that it is no coincidence that two of the levelling up schemes sit in areas with the highest level of deprivation and all will be done to ensure these schemes are delivered.

A member gave praise to the equality duties being considered and raised a point from residents with health conditions and proximity to bathroom facilities.  The Cabinet was informed that the Flexi-Hall should alleviate the distance to a bathroom in future and sign posting to the nearest bathroom will be considered in the surrounding infrastructure. Members recognised that the Indoor market is closed and is a place previously used to access these facilities. Robert Summerfield, Assistant Director advised changing places and toilet facilities will be checked.

Decision:

Cabinet:

• Approved the delivery of Enabling Works and Main Works packages to be undertaken by Vinci Construction UK Ltd.
• Agreed the interim tender report recommendation that Vinci Construction UK Ltd undertake the Enabling Works and Main Works packages at the provisional contract sum set out in Part B of this report, and delegate final acceptance of a final contract sum up to a provisional maximum of £25,088,003.87 to the Director of Law and Democratic Services in consultation with the Executive Director of Place and Director of Finance and the Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth.
• Agreed to delegate finalisation and sealing of the Enabling Works and Main Works Contract including any clarifications to the Director of Law and Democratic Services in consultation with the Executive Director of Place and the Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth.

Reasons for recommendation(s):

• Approval of the Enabling Works package is required for the Bury Market & Flexi Hall project to deliver various preparatory works on site. These works are required to be completed in advance, to ensure the Main Works construction phase can start on time in line with the agreed project programme, associated scheme cash flow and DLUHC Levelling Up grant spend deadline. Approval also extends to the Main Works package for the Bury Market & Flexi Hall project to progress to a construction phase without delay and to avoid jeopardising development delivery and grant funding expenditure obligations. Key considerations within this document have informed the Enabling Works and Main Works contract sum, the scope and methodology for carrying out the associated Enabling Works and Main Works packages and their phasing in line with the agreed project programme and grant funding agreement.

Alternative options considered and rejected:  ...  view the full minutes text for item 188

Report of the Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth is attached.

Councillor Eamonn O’Brien, Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth presented the Part B report regarding Bury Market and Flexi Hall. The report set out the full financial details.

Decision:

Cabinet:

• Approved the delivery of Enabling Works and Main Works packages to be undertaken by Vinci Construction UK Ltd.
• Accepted the interim tender report recommendation that Vinci Construction UK Ltd undertake the Enabling Works and Main Works packages at the provisional contract sum set out in Part B of this report, and delegate final acceptance of a final contract sum up to a provisional maximum of £25,088,003.87 to the Director of Law and Democratic Services in consultation with the Executive Director of Place and Executive Director Finance and the Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth.
• Delegated finalisation and sealing of the Enabling Works and Main Works Contract including any clarifications to the Director of Law and Democratic Services in consultation with the Executive Director of Place and the Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth.

Reasons for the decision:

• As set out for Part A.

Other options considered and rejected:

• As set out for Part A.