Decision

To extend an existing 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: Original contract value of £180,000 + VAT remains unchanged.

Contract start Date: As soon as it is signed

Contract End Date: 6 months + 2 months from the start date

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 carry out 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.