URL: https://cardiff.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2449

Decision Maker: Director of Economic Development

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: AGREED: that award of Works contract titled ‘Ocean Park Arena, Retrofit Energy Conservation Measures’ VITAL Energi Limited be approved to deliver the works as set out within the investment grade proposal (IGP) attached in Appendix 1 within the required grant funding timescales. As set out in Cabinet paper ref: Refit 4 – Energy Conservation Retrofit Programme – Jan 2024, the Refit programme was intended to deliver a number of retro fit energy conservation works packages across the Built Environment delivering carbon, consumption and cost savings across the estate portfolio, in support of Cardiff Council’s ‘One Planet’ carbon reduction strategy.   The Council’s original Refit 4 contractor Cenergist commenced work on the Ocean Way scheme prior to them entering administration in July 2025.  This ODR seeks approval to appoint Vital to pick up and deliver the same scheme using a blend of grant funding and council capital funding.

Date of Decision: December 23, 2025