Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Executive is requested to approve the award of
the contract to a main contractor to deliver a programme of capital
works at the Wave Centre, Maryport, following a competitive tender
process, in accordance with the Council's procurement
regulations.
The subject of the decision
The Assistant Chief Executive (Innovation and Commercial) submitted a report which sought members to consider the award of a contract, in principle, to deliver the capital works for the construction of the Wave Centre project as part of the Future High Streets (FHS) programme.
Due to the significant financial value of the contract and ongoing revenue implications, the contract award would also need to be approved by the Cumberland Shadow Executive.
Councillor M Fitzgerald moved the recommendations as per the report; this was seconded by Councillor T Markley.
A vote was taken, the motion was unanimously agreed.
Alternative options considered
Not to approve the award of contract.
The reason for the decision
To consider the award of contract for the operation of the proposed Workington Innovation Centre.
The decision
Resolved
That the recommendations as contained within the report be approved.
Report author: Jeremy Hewitson
Publication date: 16/03/2023
Date of decision: 15/03/2023
Decided at meeting: 15/03/2023 - Executive
Effective from: 28/03/2023