Enter into a Contract for more than £5000 for Minor Works (Engineering, Assets and Property)

June 3, 2026 Joint Director: Assets and Property (Other) Approved View on council website
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Decision

To enter into a contract for:
Minor Engineering Works to include footways, headwall and grille repairs, flood prevention/alleviation investigations and car park and footway resurfacing.
Contract Title: T J Hunt New Minor Works Contract
Route to Market: Waiver, TJ Hunt were narrowly placed second when the competition took place in 2022 for the works. The contract winners defaulted since January and left the Council in a vulnerable situation.
Contract Value: £180,000 + VAT
Contract start Date: As soon as it is signed
Contract End Date: 6 months from the start date
If you have any queries, then please contact Zoe Shattock who will be happy to provide further information.

Reasons for the decision

The decision was taken due to the worsening condition of the Council’s assets relevant to this contract and the lack of performance by the appointed contractor since January 2025. This left the Council without means to undertake these works which are becoming more critical as time passes. This contract was created in order to carryout essential backlog works before the procurement of a future framework to enable essential works going forward from April 2026.

Alternative options considered

The decision meets the statutory and Health and Safety requirements for the Council and there were no alternative options available.

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date3 Jun 2026