Decision details

Depot redevelopment works Contract Standing Order Waiver

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

This waiver is in response to unforeseen circumstances and the novate the works contract.

Reasons for the decision:

Novating the project in line with the original contract allows Bracknell Forest Council to avoid a potential uplift in costs and a lengthy project delay. If this contract was terminated and either retendered or renegotiated with either the 2nd or 3rd place contractor it would cost significantly more.

Alternative options considered:

As set out in report.

Wards Affected: Wildridings & Central;

Other reasons / organisations consulted

N/A

Contact: Kevin Gibbs, Executive Director: Communities Email: kevin.gibbs@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Email: kevin.gibbs@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.

Publication date: 27/09/2022

Date of decision: 13/09/2022