Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: April 24, 2025

Purpose: This report seeks to revise the delegated authority given to the Interim Corporate Director City Operations to procure and award a construction contract for the accelerated construction elements of the FCERM scheme.

Content: 1)             Cabinet agrees to increase the capital contribution for the BHCC Phase 2 works from £6.515m to £11m for the Brighton Marina to River Adur Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Scheme.   2)             Cabinet agrees to release the unapproved sums - allocated to the Scheme for the purposes of BHCC Phase 2 works and contained within the forward capital plan - to approved status. These sums are stated in Part 2   3)             Cabinet agrees to authorise an open procurement process to select a suitable and competent supplier to carry out the BHCC Phase 2 construction works within the BHCC area.   4)             Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director City Operations to take all steps necessary to award a suitable construction contract to the preferred bidder and enter into the contract and any associated warranties / documents.   5)             Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director City Operations to take all steps necessary to act as Lead Authority in project managing the Scheme on behalf of the stakeholders and the Environment Agency. This includes providing a loan to Shoreham Port Authority for the value of the works within their area of circa £2.5m. This forms part of the overall budget of £11m as stated in 2.1 above.