Decision

The Assistant Director of Property and
Development Projects submitted a report to seek approval to appoint
an architect to undertake a concept design and cost plan up to RIBA
(Royal Institute of British Architects) Stage 3 for proposed works
at the Marine Hall Waterfront Bar.
 
Decisions
 
The Resources Portfolio Holder
agreed:
 

·      
That approval is given to appoint Cassidy & Ashton architects
to complete design works for the Waterfront Bar to RIBA Stage 3 at
a cost of up to £40,000 plus VAT.
 

·      
That approval is given to procure Cassidy & Ashton architects
under the exemption to Contract Procedures contained within the
Financial Regulations and Financial Procedure Rules; on the grounds
that exemptions may apply where “goods, works or services
constitute an extension of variation of an existing contract, or
are required urgently, or the goods/materials, works or services
consist of repairs to, or the supply of parts for, existing
proprietary plant or equipment”.
 

·      
That approval is given to allow the Director of Communities to
negotiate further reasonable fees, in consultation with the S.151
Officer, if required for further works to be undertaken by Cassidy
& Ashton in relation to the Waterfront Bar.