Decision details
Tommyfield Market – Temporary Heating
PDF 119 KBDecision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
This report seeks approval to make a direct
contract award and to enter into a call-off contract with Bespoke
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Ltd to supply, on a hire
basis, and install additional heating to Tommyfield Market for the
autumn / winter months until the new Spindles Market hall is
complete and all traders relocated out of Tommyfield Market –
this is estimated to be early 2026.
Decision:
RESOLVED - That: Approve a direct contract
award and enter into a Minor Works contract with Bespoke
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Ltd for the hire and
installation of necessary additional heating to Tommyfield
Market.
Reasons for the decision:
Option 1 - Do nothing and risk temperatures
within Tommyfield Market dropping to level which will result in
complaints and possible closure.
Option 2 - Approve a direct contract award for hiring of heating
equipment to provide suitable additional heating.
Alternative options considered:
Option 1 - Do nothing and risk temperatures
within Tommyfield Market dropping to level which will result in
complaints and possible closure.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
None
Contact: Ian Foy, Team Leader Project Management, Building & Quantity Surveyors Email: ian.foy@oldham.gov.uk Email: Ian.Foy@Oldham.gov.uk.
Publication date: 19/12/2025
Date of decision: 02/11/2025