Decision

Approval granted to award the contract to Pure Construction for the sum of £270,082.50, subject to satisfactory contract terms.

Legal Services are authorised to apply the Council seal.

The contract will be let under the JCT Intermediate Works (2016) contract.

Reasons for the decision

The roof, cladding, and windows at the property have reached the end of their serviceable life, with ongoing issues including leaks and safety risks from deteriorating cladding.

The Council has a legal and contractual obligation to maintain its housing stock in a safe and habitable condition.

Following a competitive tender process managed by Hampshire County Council, Pure Construction was selected as the most suitable contractor after the preferred bidder withdrew due to workload.

Alternative options considered

Eight tenders were received and evaluated based on price, quality, and previous performance.

The lowest-priced bidder withdrew, and the next most suitable contractor was selected.

No viable alternative to replacement was identified due to the extent of deterioration and safety concerns.