Decision details

Authority to award a stage 2 contract direct to Nicholson’s and Co Ltd under Contract Procedure Rule 9.5 for the repair and refurbishment of the Leeds Town Hall Organ.

Reference: D54252

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Director of City Development approved the appointment of Nicholson & Co. Ltd to a JCT Design and Build Contract for the refurbishment of the Town Hall Organ under CPR 9.5 due to the specialist artistic nature of the works and critical timelines required to ensure the financial viability of the scheme, in the sum of £1,469,620.00 to commence on 5th July 2021. This report is a Significant Operational Decision as a consequence of a Key Decision giving authority to spend £1.8m from the Town Hall Organ Scheme 16996/THO/000 injected into the programme in February 2021.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Matthew Sims, Head of Arts and Venues 0113 37 87172 Email: matthew.sims@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 01/07/2021

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