Decision details

Low Carbon Heat Network GPR & Topo Surveys – appointment of Met Geo

Decision Maker: Director of Communities

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To appoint Met Geo to carry out Ground Penetrating Radar and Topographical surveys for the Oldham Low Carbon Heat Network project, at a cost of £240,845 excl. VAT.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
That the Council appoint Met Geo to carry out the required surveys.

Reasons for the decision:

1.Appoint Met Geo (preferred option). Under this option, Met Geo will carry out the survey work which is on the critical path for the Low Carbon Heat Network project and in particular the proposed Early Works, enabling other consultants to complete RIBA Stages 3 and 4 design for the procurement of a delivery contractor.

2.Do not appoint Met Geo. Under this option, the surveys will not be carried out and the Low Carbon Heat Network project will not progress.

Alternative options considered:

2.Do not appoint Met Geo. Under this option, the surveys will not be carried out and the Low Carbon Heat Network project will not progress.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

N/A

Contact: Andrew Hunt, Strategy Partnerships and Policy Manager Email: andrew.hunt@oldham.gov.uk Email: andrew.hunt@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 03/12/2025

Date of decision: 14/11/2025

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