Purpose

This report seeks approval to award a contract for
landscape contractor works for the delivery of phase 1 of the Swiss
cottage open space improvement project. Phase 1 is a series of
construction works involving soft and hard landscaping,
installation of play equipment, Sustainable Urban Drainage features
and street furniture.
 
The Council conducted an advertised, single stage tender
with optional negotiation. Approval is sought to award the contract
to Frost Landscape Construction Ltd. The length of the contract is
approx. 6 months, plus an additional 12months for landscape
maintenance and the defects liability period. The estimated
contract value is £913,000 and the contract is expected to
commence in October 2024, with works commencing on site in January
2025.
 
This report is being presented to the Director of
Recreation for approval in line with Contract Standing
Orders. 

Content

THAT the Director of Recreation to whom this report is submitted
approves the award of the contract to Frost Landscape Construction
Ltd for a period of 6 months (plus 12months for landscape
maintenance and the defects liability period) for the estimated sum
of £913,000.