Decision details

Cllr Vernon Smith, Cabinet Member for Highways and Flood, sought approval for the procurement and award of a contract for the delivery of structural maintenance works from April 2020. 

Having considered all of the information, including known proposals, alternative options and reasons for recommendations, Cabinet noted the report and,

RESOLVED to:

Authorise the Lead Commissioner, Highways Authority, to:

1. Carry out a public procurement law compliant competitive tender process for the delivery of a two year single provider contract for the delivery of structural maintenance works commencing 1st April 2020, and

2. Award such contract (following the conclusion of the said competitive tender process) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways and Flood, to the preferred provider(s) evaluated as offering the Council best value for money for delivery of the required works.

In the event that the preferred provider is either unable or unwilling to enter into that contract with the Council then the Lead Commissioner, Highways Authority shall be authorised to award such contract to the next willing highest scoring suitably qualified provider.