Decision details

Contract: Electrical Testing 2024

Decision Maker: Place Directorate

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Purpose:

Housing Asset Management proposed to compliantly direct award contract to WG Wigginton utilising the Procure Public, Electrical Services and Decarbonisation Framework. W.G Wiggington Ltd's ranking was established through an evaluation process, which considered both quality and cost factors. In the original framework tender, W.G Wiggington Ltd emerged as the top-ranked supplier based on a weighted evaluation of 60% for quality and 40% for cost. The framework rules state that with the direct selection method, contracting authorities may select the contractor who is ranked number 1 on the framework. EICR work is specifically stated for inclusion within the framework scope.
Award of contract to W.G Wiggington Ltd meets the framework terms and is compliant with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules.

Decision:

The award of contract to W G Wiggington Ltd to commence on 01/04/2024 for a period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to 2 years. The total value of the contract including any options to extend is £1,620,000.

Alternative options considered/rejected by the officer: See form below.

Declaration of Interest: None.

Terms of any express authorisation: In accordance with the Councils Contract Procedure Rules.

Publication date: 15/04/2025