P-0878 Mancunian Way VRS Project (2026/01/06A)
August 4, 2026 City Treasurer & Interim Deputy Chief Executive (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 City Treasurer & Interim Deputy Chief Executive approved the appointment of a provider for the Mancunian Way VRS Project on 4 August 2026. The decision was to appoint a provider to replace the existing central reserve vehicle restraint systems on the Mancunian Way Bridge. The contract includes Key Performance Indicators and monitoring of social value commitments.
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The Strategic Director of Children and Education Services approved the appointment of a provider for the Best Start Family Hub Peer Support and Volunteering Service on 20 August 2026. This decision supports developing community capacity for resilience and co-producing services aligned with the best practice framework for public services reform. The commission will meet DfE Family Hub grant allocation requirements.
The Strategic Director (Neighbourhoods) approved the appointment of a provider for replacement construction services on the Mancunian Way Bridge on 4 August 2026. The decision is to appoint a provider to safely and efficiently remove and replace the existing central reserve legacy vehicle restraint systems. The contract will be for seven months and commence on 19 August 2026.
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Purpose
Appointment of the most advantageous contractor (single supplier) following a mini competition for P-0878 Mancunian Way VRS (safety barrier replacement central reservation) project.
Value to be confirmed once the mini comp’s have been received February 2026 and evaluated, likely to exceed £500k.
Please note, that there is approved budget in place to fund the project.
Decision
The appointment of a Provider to provide replacement construction services to safely and efficiently remove and replace the existing Central Reserve legacy vehicle restraint systems on the Mancunian Way Bridge.
The Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) replacement barrier to replace the existing central reserve restraint systems along the full length of the Mancunian Way. The existing infrastructure has reached the end of its operational lifecycle.
Following a competitive tender exercise, a provider has been selected. The contract period will be for 7 months. It is intended for the contract to commence on 19th August 2026.
The contract includes a range of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that will be monitored and reviewed on a weekly basis by the service management team responsible for overseeing highway maintenance contracts. In addition, the supplier's social value commitments will be actively monitored throughout the contract term, supporting the successful delivery of the commission.
The in-house service does not have the capacity or specialist expertise required to undertake this specialist work.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Lead officer | James Creer |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |