Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Information Only

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 3, 2024

Purpose: Approval to sign and enter the amended JCT Contract with the recommended contractor for the museum conservation and repair contract.

Content: The Executive:   1.         Approves awarding the contract to Management and Construction Services as the main contractor for the brickwork repairs and conservation works to the front façade of Willmer House with Simpson Brickwork Conservation Limited being a named sub-contractor.   The Executive Recommends to Council:   1.         An increase of £230,310 to the capital budget which is the amount awarded to the Council by the National Heritage Lottery Fund. 2.         To increase the capital budget by a further £213,000 from Capital Contingency Reserve.3. 3.         To approve an overall project budget of £1,471,713, these figures include a sum of £237,000 which represents the contingency budget and provisional sum.