Decision details

Oldham Coliseum - Redevelopment Contract Award

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Growth

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This report seeks approval for the acceptance of the Redevelopment Contract submission from Tilbury Douglas for the proposed works at the Oldham Coliseum, Fairbottom Street site following the PCSA period and to enter into contract with Tilbury Douglas.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
1.
Using Cabinet Delegated Authority – accept Tilbury Douglas Redevelopment submission amount of £10,000,000 excl. VAT.
2.
Using Cabinet Delegated Authority – approve the appointment of Tilbury Douglas and authorise the finalisation of the published form of contract so that the Council can enter into a Contract with Tilbury Douglas for the submitted works.
3.
Delegate authority to the Borough Solicitor to carry out all necessary legal formalities.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - Acceptance of submission
This would enable works to progress on site in line with Tilbury Douglas submission and progress the redevelopment of the Fairbottom Street site.
Option 2 - Do nothing / defer the works
This would immediately impact the ability of the Council to progress the refurbishment of the Coliseum / Fairbottom Street site, possibly resulting in Council requiring to undertake alternative procurement solution to procure a different suitable contractor to progress the works.

Alternative options considered:

Option 2 - Do nothing / defer the works
This would immediately impact the ability of the Council to progress the refurbishment of the Coliseum / Fairbottom Street site, possibly resulting in Council requiring to undertake alternative procurement solution to procure a different suitable contractor to progress the works.

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: 21/01/2026

Date of decision: 19/01/2026

Effective from: 28/01/2026

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