Purpose

This report seeks Cabinet
Member approval to invite tenders, through the appropriate
procurement route, to deliver improvements on the A59, Northway
between and including the junctions with Kenyon’s Lane and
Robbins Island. The scheme will create a cycleway compliant with
current standards and include modifications to the Kenyon’s
Lane junction aimed at providing
improved crossing facilities for pedestrians and a safer
environment for cyclists.

Decision

Decision(s): That
 

(1)       
the tender process to procure a contractor for the
scheme be approved.

(2)        
delegated authority be given to the Assistant
Director of Place - Highways & Public Protection to award the
Contract resulting from the procurement process.

Reasons for the Decision(s):
 
The Council has received funding from a number
of sources to deliver the project. These include the Key Route
Network (KRN) element of the City Region Sustainable Transport
Settlement (CRSTS), Tranche 3 of the Active Travel Fund, a
contribution from the developer and funding from the Department for
Transport (DfT) Signals Fund. The funding requirements require the
scheme to be committed by March 2024.
 
The Procurement Strategy
outlined within the report aims to ensure the engagement of a
suitably experienced contractor(s) who has demonstrated compliance
with the Council’s statutory requirements, quality criteria
and submitted an acceptable tender price for the
project.
 
 
Alternative Options
Considered and Rejected: (including any
Risk Implications)
 
The scheme budget significantly
exceeds the financial limits for the Minor Works Term Service
Contract and therefore cannot be considered for delivery using this
option.
 
Although the Council is
considering the SCAPE framework for other works within the borough,
particularly where Early Contractor involvement is considered
particularly helpful, the importance of providing opportunities for
tendering for local contractors with suitable experience is
recognised.