Procurement Strategy for the Provision of Water Services for Housing Non-Residential and Corporate Properties (2027-2032)
July 1, 2026 Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services approved the water procurement strategy and delegated authority to award a contract to LASER’s preferred supplier on 01/07/2026.
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Full council record
Purpose
The current council water utilities supply and sewage removal contract for non-residential and corporate properties is coming to an end on 27th February 2027. Therefore, new contracts are required. Approve the water procurement strategy, as set out and to provide delegated authority to award a contract to Laser’s winning tender, under the council’s contract standing orders 2026.
Decision
- To approve the water procurement strategy as set out in this report, and to delegate authority to award a contract to LASER’s preferred supplier, in accordance with the Council’s Contract Standing Orders 2026
- Appendices 1 (Project Financial details) and Appendix 2 (Procurement process) to be exempt.
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Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |