Purpose

Lancashire County Council currently has a contract in place for the Provision of Electrical Services and the Maintenance of Submersible Pumps, Surface Mounted Pumps, Blowers and Compressors which was awarded to H2O Flowtech Ltd in 2023 following an Above Threshold Open Tender. The initial term commenced on 1st May 2023 and runs to 30th April 2025, there is the option to extend the contract for a further period, or periods, up to a maximum of 24-months in addition to the Initial Term.

LCC is looking to exercise a 12-month extension to ensure the service provider continues to be motivated to meet required service levels and to ensure ongoing service provision. The extension would run from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026. During this time LCC will review whether to exercise the remaining, permissible 12-month extension.

Decision

Paul Noone, Head of Trading Standards & Scientific Services, on behalf of the Director of Public Health, approved the extension of the contract for Provision of Electrical Services and the Maintenance of Submersible Pumps, Surface Mounted Pumps, Blowers and Compressors with H2O Flowtech Ltd from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026 as permitted in the current terms and conditions of contract, of which the initial period is due to expire 30th April 2025. The extension is compliant with the Council Standing orders and the Public Contract Regulations 2015.