Purpose

In February 2022 Cabinet approved a
Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) contract to be entered
into
On 25th July Cabinet gave approval to split workstreams for the
Spindles Redevelopment into Project 1 (demolition of TJ Hughes,
construction of a new market and events space and works to the
roof) and Project 2 (redevelopment of internal retail units to
create workspace).
As a result of this, an instruction is required for the Stage 5
design fees

Content

RESOLVED - That:
Option 1 is recommended to allow the programme to progress in line
with current agreed programme dates.

Reasons for the decision

Option 1 – progress as set out within
this report and uplift the value of PCSA to enable Willmott Dixon
to maintain programme and progress the Stage 5 design
Option 2 – Place the works on hold until Main Works contracts
are in place for the Market, Events and Archive

Alternative options considered

Option 2.