Purpose

This
report recommends acceptance of a tender from Gavin Building Services Inc
Ltd, company number 07894383, for
B4 Public Rights of Way and Miscellaneous Works
Contract.
 
The works provided
under the proposed contract will enable the Council to carry out
essential works for the repair and improvement of public rights of
way, bridleways or other footpaths and provision of labour,
associated plant and equipment to assist the Council’s
highway operational services in undertaking works on and off the
adopted highway.
 
The report supports
the delivery of the Council Plan: Wirral Working Together 2023-27,
specifically the themes: Safe resilient and engaged communities,
Protect our environment, people focussed regeneration and promoting
independence and healthier lives.
 

Decision

The Director
of Neighbourhood Services has approved the award of the contract
for Public Rights of Way and Miscellaneous Works to Gavin Building
Services Inc Ltd, company number 07894383, as the most economically
advantageous tenderer,  for an estimated
contract value of £2,000,000 for a term of 3
years.
 
 

Reasons for the decision

This contract will
enable the Council to carry out essential works for the repair and
improvement of public rights of way, bridleways or other footpaths
and provision of labour, associated plant and equipment to assist
the Council’s highway operational services in undertaking
works on and off the adopted highway. Works will be
managed, supervised and quality assured to enable the Council to
meet its statutory duties under Section 41 of the Highways Act
1980.

Alternative options considered

Do Nothing. This was
discounted as the Council has a statutory duty under Section 41 of
the Highways Act 1980 to maintain the highway network.