Decision details

Award of Contract

Exempt report of the Executive Director (Resources, Environment and Cultural Services) on the award of contracts for minor building works and extension of contract for electrical minor works.

(1)        The Decision Taken

RESOLVED:

(1)     That a three year framework contract, with an optional one year extension,  for minor building works be awarded to

•    RCP Contractors Ltd

•    D. Smith Builders (Welwyn) Ltd

(2)     That the contract for electrical minor works (undertaken by Baldwin and Bleakley Electrical Services Ltd) be extended by a further twelve months until 31 March 2019.

(2)        Reasons for the Decision

The Council had a need for companies to provide a responsive maintenance service to ensure that the corporate property stock was adequately maintained.

Contractors were employed through an hourly rates framework contract.

(Note:  Councillor M.Perkins declared a non-pecuniary interest in this item as she on occasion used D.Smith Builders, Welwyn Ltd for work at home).