Decision details

Award of Contract

Exempt report of the Corporate Director (Housing and Communities) on the award of contract for these works.

(1)        The Decision Taken

RESOLVED:

Cabinet noted a four year framework contract for Fire Avoidance Works be awarded to Kier Services Limited.

(2)        Reasons for the Decision

The Council required a 3rd party accredited contractor to carry out fire-proofing work on an ad-hoc basis and on planned programmed works to communal housing blocks.  Works included the installation of fire-resistant doors and windows, compartmentation works in loft spaces and fire-stopping breaches in walls and ceilings.

Following agreement to the evaluation criteria by the General Procurement Board, a procurement process was undertaken.

(Note:  Councillor D.Bell declared an interest in this item – Minute 124 refers).