Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Deputy Chief Executive approves the appointment of MKG Ltd as the preferred bidder for the MEP works at Splash Point, with a tender figure of £463,048.12.
summary: The decision involves appointing a preferred bidder to undertake MEP works at Splash Point, funded by Worthing Borough Council's allocated budget.
topline: The Director for Sustainability & Resources has decided to appoint MKG Ltd as the preferred bidder for MEP works at Splash Point, funded by Worthing Borough Council's allocated budget.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious due to the allocation of public funds for the project and potential impact on the local community.
affected_stakeholders: ["Worthing Borough Council", "MKG Ltd", "Local residents", "Splash Point Leisure Centre staff"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.adur-worthing.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1254
Decision Maker: Director for Sustainability & Resources
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: The Deputy Chief Executive approves the appointment of the Council’s preferred bidder (MKG Ltd) to undertake the MEP works to the Splash Point. This follows a compliant procurement & evaluation process via the Council’s procurement portal. The tender figure for the works by the preferred bidder MKG Ltd is £463,048.12 (including a contingency of 15%). Funding for the project is available using the allocated Worthing Heat Network Budget, comprising a combination of a PSDS grant and the council's capital funding. Worthing Borough Council has been awarded Public Sector Decarbonisation (PSDS) funding to connect the Splash Point Leisure Centre to the Worthing Heat Network. The Splash Point building does not currently have sufficient thermal performance for connection to the WHN. Due to lower supply temperatures from the Heat Network, the heating system infrastructure needs to be upgraded to enable it to be compatible with connection to the Heat Network. The only alternatives would be to do nothing or install air source heat pumps to decarbonise the heating system. HEMIKO have proven through their counterfactual model that this is a more expensive option than the Worthing Heat Network connection.
Date of Decision: July 18, 2025