Purpose

This report seeks approval to make a direct
contract award and to enter into a call-off contract with Bespoke
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Ltd to supply, on a hire
basis, and install additional heating to Tommyfield Market for the
autumn / winter months until the new Spindles Market hall is
complete and all traders relocated out of Tommyfield Market –
this is estimated to be early 2026.

Content

RESOLVED - That: Approve a direct contract
award and enter into a Minor Works contract with Bespoke
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Ltd for the hire and
installation of necessary additional heating to Tommyfield
Market.

Reasons for the decision

Option 1 - Do nothing and risk temperatures
within Tommyfield Market dropping to level which will result in
complaints and possible closure.
Option 2 - Approve a direct contract award for hiring of heating
equipment to provide suitable additional heating.

Alternative options considered

Option 1 - Do nothing and risk temperatures
within Tommyfield Market dropping to level which will result in
complaints and possible closure.