Decision details

Mill Lane Refurbishment (Rykneld Office Move) Contract Award

Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Property, Estates and Assets

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To extend the contract with TH Michaels Ltd to carry out refurbishment works to facilitate Rykneld Homes relocation from Pioneer House to Mill Lane Offices.
Additional contract sum £221,474.56.

Reasons for the decision:

TH Michael were procured through competitive tender to carry out the recent Mill Lane Council Chamber refurbishment/relocation. The contract was delivered successfully and demonstrated TH Michael’s ability to work to tight deadlines in an operational environment. TH Michael are familiar with Mill Lane and the level/specification of the additional works is broadly similar making them well placed to deliver.
The deadline for completion of the works is short and any gains from tendering would be lost through delays to Rykneld Homes relocation and the resultant ongoing operational costs of Pioneer House.

Alternative options considered:

Retendering has been considered however any financial gains are considered to be minimal and far outweighed by the ongoing operational costs of Pioneer House.

Publication date: 26/08/2025

Date of decision: 24/05/2023