Purpose

The Phase 3c projects include the appointment
of Professional Services Team (PST) with subsequent
Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) / Main Contractor
appointment/s, as delivered through the Salix Government Grant
Scheme.

The recent appointment of AtkinsRéalis as the Phase 3c
Employers Agent allows for the identification and design of
detailed technical design work required including mechanical and
electrical, roof / building fabric works.

To purchase equipment to be used as part of the decarbonisation
project.

To achieve the required Salix grant-spend by end of March
2025.

Decision

To award a Joint Contract
Tribunal’s (JCT) Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA)
contract to Finn-geotherm UK Limited for the first delivery stage
of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme 3c project at Didcot
Wave Leisure Centre.
 
To transfer £203,803 from
the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds from the provisional
capital programme to an approved budget.
To instruct the District
Network Operator (DNO) ‘SSEN’ for increased electricity
capacity to facilitate the project.
 
To instruct AtkinsRéalis
to carry out the Planning application and fulfil the Salix
requirements for Didcot Wave during Stage 1 (PCSA).