Ocean Park - Retrofit Energy Conservation Measures: Appointment of Vital Energy Ltd under JCT Design and Build Contract

December 23, 2025 Director of Economic Development (Officer) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

...to award Vital Energy Ltd the contract for retrofit energy conservation measures at Ocean Park Arena under a JCT Design and Build Contract, following the previous contractor's administration, to deliver carbon, consumption, and cost savings in line with Cardiff Council's carbon reduction strategy.

Full council record

Decision

AGREED: that award of Works contract titled ‘Ocean Park Arena, Retrofit Energy Conservation Measures’ VITAL Energi Limited be approved to deliver the works as set out within the investment grade proposal (IGP) attached in Appendix 1 within the required grant funding timescales.

Reasons for the decision

As set out in Cabinet paper ref: Refit 4 – Energy Conservation Retrofit Programme – Jan 2024, the Refit programme was intended to deliver a number of retro fit energy conservation works packages across the Built Environment delivering carbon, consumption and cost savings across the estate portfolio, in support of Cardiff Council’s ‘One Planet’ carbon reduction strategy.

The Council’s original Refit 4 contractor Cenergist commenced work on the Ocean Way scheme prior to them entering administration in July 2025.  This ODR seeks approval to appoint Vital to pick up and deliver the same scheme using a blend of grant funding and council capital funding.

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date23 Dec 2025
Subject to call-inYes