Purpose

To consider the contract award to Equans to carry out Decarbonisation works - Phase 1.

Content

RESOLVED:

 

I.                
To delegate authority to the Director of
Property Services (interim), the Interim Strategic Director, Housing, Health
and Communities and the Strategic Director of Finance Commercialisation and
Corporate Services in consultation with the Cabinet member for housing to award
a contract for Phase 1 of the SHDF decarbonisation contract

II.              
Cabinet review and approve the award of the
Phase 1 SHDF decarbonisation contract to Equans,
recognising their expertise in delivering large-scale retrofit projects.

III.             
Cabinet note that Phase 2 will be integrated
into the scope of work for the new R&M contractor, ensuring continuity and
efficiency in our overall housing improvement strategy.

IV.            
Cabinet acknowledge the
strategic use of the Fusion 21 Decarbonisation Framework as the most
appropriate procurement route given the SHDF timelines and project
requirements.

V.              
Cabinet note that Equans, ranked second on the framework, was selected after
Vinci (ranked first) voluntarily withdrew from consideration.

VI.            
Cabinet note the use of
the ACA Standard Form of Contract for Project Partnering (PPC 2000, amended
2013) as the contractual basis for this project.