Award a construction contract for the installation of solar PV panels at Ripon Leisure and Wellbeing Hub – The Jack Laugher Centre, Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre and Whitby Leisure Centre

January 26, 2026 Assistant Director - Culture, Arts & Leisure (Officer) Approved View on council website
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Decision

Award a construction contract for the
installation of solar PV panels at Ripon Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
– The Jack Laugher Centre, Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre
and Whitby Leisure Centre to BCS at a value of
£381,281

Reasons for the decision

Following on from a decision to accept a
Mayoral Renewable Funding grant in June 2025 a procurement exercise
had been undertaken and a contract has been awarded to BCS at a
value of £381,281.00 for the installation of solar PV panels
at Ripon Leisure and Wellbeing Hub – The Jack Laugher Centre,
Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre and Whitby Leisure Centre. The
works will start on site in February and complete in March
2026.

Alternative options considered

None.

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date26 Jan 2026