Decision details

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the re-procurement of the Highways Works Term Service Contract be approved, which would be in two lots. Lot 1 – Highways Works (planned highways improvements and reactive and routine maintenance), and Lot 2 – Street Lighting Works.  The initial contract term would be 7 years commencing on 1 April 2025 expiring on 31 March 2032, with the option to extend for a further 7 years until 31 March 2039;

(2)            authority be delegated to the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment & Economy following consultation with the Strategic Director of Finance (s151 Officer) and the Portfolio Holder for Finance & Highways to make any changes required to the procurement documents following approval;

(3)            authority be delegated to the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment & Economy following consultation with the Strategic Director of Finance (s151 Officer) and the Portfolio Holder for Finance & Highways, to award contracts to the successful contractors for Lot 1 and Lot 2.

Reason for Decision:  To ensure that the Council had contracts in place that enabled it to 1) fulfil its statutory duty under section 41 of the Highways Act 1980, to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, that the borough’s highways were maintained in a safe and fit state for its users, and 2) was able to make improvements to boroughs public highways, public spaces, street lighting and other infrastructure.