Decision details

The Council has been undertaking works to Hendon Cemetery and Crematorium as part of a plan to enhance facilities at the site. Phase 2 of these works involved essential restoration and renovation works to the Gatehouse which have been undertaken via a JCT Design & Build contract with City Axis Limited.

Approval to enter into this contract, at a cost of £873,538.57, was given via DPR in October 2019. Further to agreement of the Final Account this report is now seeking approval to vary the contract to a revised value of £1,049,557.47, with the option to pay up to an additional £5,000 towards remaining risk items if necessary. These additional costs are containable within the existing budget.

1. To approve a variation to the existing JCT Design & Build contract between the Council and City Axis Limited for restoration and renovation works at Hendon Cemetery Gatehouse, to include everything agreed in the Final Account, from the previously approved contact value of £873,538.57 to a revised value of £1,049,557.47

2. To approve a further payment of up to £5,000 to City Axis to cover any additional valid costs relating to building control sign off, bond payments and fire alarm interfacing.