Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to entering into a contract with Perfect Circle JV Limited under the Scape Framework to provide Phase 2 Site Investigations at Baltic Quarter.

The alternative option to that being recommended, but which was discounted, was not to agree to enter into a contract via the Scape framework and for the Council to procure the works through another means.

RESOLVED -

(i)

That the obtaining of a tender using the Scape Framework from Perfect Circle JV Ltd to provide Phase 2 Site Investigations at Baltic Quarter be endorsed.

(ii)

That the Acting Strategic Director, Communities and Environment be authorised to accept the final contract price, at a cost not exceeding £150,000, following consultation with the Strategic Director, Corporate Resources and subject to agreeing the form of Contract for the Works with Perfect Circle JV Ltd by the Strategic Director, Corporate Services and Governance (in accordance with the Constitution),

The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:

(A)

To ensure that supporting infrastructure for Gateshead Quays is brought forward in a timely manner.

(B)

To ensure supporting infrastructure and access requirements to facilitate the wider development of Baltic Quarter are provided.