Purpose

To obtain approval to procure a Highways Major
Projects Construction Framework for the delivery of Highway
Structures, Geotechnical and Highways Schemes

Decision

Cllr Joe Harris sought delegated
authority to procure a highways framework agreement relating to the
provision of construction works in respect of highways, structures,
drainage and geotechnical schemes.
 
Having considered all of the information,
Cabinet noted the report and

RESOLVED to:
 
Delegate authority to the
Executive Director of Economy, Environment & Infrastructure in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways to:

1.             
Conduct a competitive procurement process in respect
of a four-year multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the supply of
highway construction services required by the council in relation
to Highways Major Projects. The framework agreement shall comprise
two lots: one for Highways Schemes and the other for Structures and
Geotechnical Schemes. No more than eight preferred tenderers shall
be appointed to each lot. Preferred tenderers will be selected
based on quality, financial and social value criteria.

2.             
Appoint each of the preferred tenderers to the
relevant Lot under the above Framework Agreement.
 
Approval will be sought from
Cabinet or (as appropriate) the relevant Cabinet Member either
annually across the portfolio or at the relevant times before
awarding call-off contracts for the provision of highways
construction works in respect of individual highways, structures,
drainage and geotechnical schemes under the above Framework
Agreement.