Purpose

This report seeks approval for the acceptance
of the Redevelopment Contract submission from Tilbury Douglas for
the proposed works at the Oldham Coliseum, Fairbottom Street site
following the PCSA period and to enter into contract with Tilbury
Douglas.

Content

RESOLVED - That:
1.
Using Cabinet Delegated Authority – accept Tilbury Douglas
Redevelopment submission amount of £10,000,000 excl.
VAT.
2.
Using Cabinet Delegated Authority – approve the appointment
of Tilbury Douglas and authorise the finalisation of the published
form of contract so that the Council can enter into a Contract with
Tilbury Douglas for the submitted works.
3.
Delegate authority to the Borough Solicitor to carry out all
necessary legal formalities.

Reasons for the decision

Option 1 - Acceptance of submission
This would enable works to progress on site in line with Tilbury
Douglas submission and progress the redevelopment of the Fairbottom
Street site.
Option 2 - Do nothing / defer the works
This would immediately impact the ability of the Council to
progress the refurbishment of the Coliseum / Fairbottom Street
site, possibly resulting in Council requiring to undertake
alternative procurement solution to procure a different suitable
contractor to progress the works.

Alternative options considered

Option 2 - Do nothing / defer the works
This would immediately impact the ability of the Council to
progress the refurbishment of the Coliseum / Fairbottom Street
site, possibly resulting in Council requiring to undertake
alternative procurement solution to procure a different suitable
contractor to progress the works.