Purpose

To award the new term Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract

Decision

Resolved:

That the Part I report be noted and that further discussion and decision would be taken under Part II of the agenda with the press and public excluded.

Reason for Decision:

1. 1.    It is necessary for the Council to award a term traffic signals maintenance contract, or to make alternative arrangements, because of the legal responsibilities and the importance of the highway service to the Council and the communities in Wiltshire. There are significant safety, legal, reputational and financial risks associated with not having a suitable contractor for the highways service.
2. 2.    The tenders submitted for the new contract have been assessed in terms of price and quality in accordance with the agreed procedure, and the most suitable tenderer has been identified.
3. 3.    A robust procurement process has been undertaken to ensure appropriate arrangements are made for the continuing provision of the highway service.
4. 4.    The result of the assessment to identify a preferred bidder is described in the Part 2 report to be considered at this meeting. The most advantageous tender for the Council, taking into account quality and price, has been identified in accordance with the procurement procedures.