Issue details

The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the direct award of emergency works to a Council Framework Contractor and Delegated approval for associated follow-up works at the Queen Elizabeth Hall (QE Hall). Works required to undertake emergency mechanical and associated works within the QE Hall to ensure that the Hall can remain operational and available for events by the Public and Council until the proposed new events space within the Spindles re-development are operational (current estimated December 2023). Due to the complexity and urgency of the works to ensure that the Hall can remain open and operational - the initial work was direct awarded following completion of the design solution and quotation being received. The report also seeks approval for necessary associated follow-on works to the agreed budget limit of £220,000.00.