Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 22, 2025

Purpose: Following procurement, this report seeks authority to award a contract for the operator of Solent Airport Daedalus and delegated authority to agree the final terms, following consultation with the Executive Member for Policy and Resources.

Content: RESOLVED that the Executive agrees: -   Part 1: Solent Airport Operator Contract   (a)  to award the contract, as set out in Confidential Appendix A, being the most advantageous tender received;   (b)  that authority be delegated to the Director of Planning and Regeneration to agree the final terms of the contract with the preferred tenderer;   (c)  that authority be delegated to the Director of Planning and Regeneration to extend the contract (once awarded) on up to two occasions as noted;   Part 2: Solent Airport Pavement Repairs   (d)  to approve a capital budget of £670,000 to fund pavement repairs at Solent Airport, Daedalus; and   (e)  that authority be delegated to the Director of Planning and Regeneration to award the contract for the pavement repairs once a competitive tender process has been completed.