Decision details

Approve the appointment of Pilbeam Construction Limited, for glazing works on the Worthing Museum, Assembly Hall and Connaught Theatre/Studio. For the total sum of £900,509, for the supply and fitment  of windows, secondary glazing and associated components, for improved building thermal performance, prior to the buildings being connected to the Worthing Heat Network (WHN). This is being funded by the central government by PSDS awarded funding.  This work is part of 3b and 3c funding, which covers Worthing Town hall, Worthing Assembly Hall, Connaught Theatre and Studio, Portland House and Worthing Museum.

This has been procured through the NHS framework as a direct award in accordance with our contract standards and Procurement team have approved and overseen the process.

Decision to be made to Pilbeam Construction due to them winning the tender after going through the normal tender evaluation process in line with WBC procurement processes.

Considered other companies through the tendering process, but when all tenders were evaluated, Pilbeam Construction came back with the highest score overall. 

The project cannot be delayed due to timescales of funding.