Decision

Approval to award the Enabling Works Agreement
for Bridgewell Supported Living as part of the strategic
procurement plan

Reasons for the decision

The Council appointed Neilcott Construction
Limited in January 2023 for the pre-construction services agreement
under a two-stage Design and Build method. Neilcott has developed
the design, obtained planning permission and submitted detailed
pricing.

The contractor’s proposal including pricing has been
comprehensively reviewed and final queries are nearing completion.
A report seeking approval of the main works will be prepared for
decision making towards end November 2023. In the meantime, in
order to maintain programme, Neilcott are required to commence
mobilisation of their team and place orders with some of the
sub-contractors, so that they can start on site with the main works
in early December 2023. The EWA will allow Neilcott to
mobilise.

Alternative options considered

4.1 The Council could opt not to enter into an
EWA, instead decide to enter into the main works contract. However,
this route would mean that the programme would be delayed by
approximately 4 weeks on the basis that Neilcott would commence
mobilising their teams and placing orders with sub-contractors only
after receiving the main works contract in end November
2023.