Decision details

The Cabinet Member considered the report of the Environmental and Technical Services Director that advised on the progress for the renewal of the existing highway and drainage maintenance contracts. The report sought approval to extend a number of existing service contracts, for a period not exceeding 6 months, in order to provide continuity for maintenance works until the new contractual arrangements were in place.

RESOLVED: That

(1)      the Renewal of Highway and Drainage Maintenance Contracts report be noted;

(2)      the Cabinet be requested to note the progress of the renewal of the highway and drainage maintenance contracts;

(3)      the Cabinet be requested to approve the extension of the contracts, referred to within the report, for a period not exceeding 6 months in order, to provide continuity for maintenance works until the new contractual arrangements are in place; and

(4)      the Cabinet be requested to waive Contracts Procedure Rule No. 3, relating to the invitation of tenders to allow the extension of the contracts.