The Cabinet Member for Economy and Property introduced the report which summarised the procurement process and its results and sought Cabinet approval of the recommended contractor.  She said the contract was for 11 months, with an opportunity to extend the contract for a further three months if required.

The Cabinet Member for Planning proposed the recommendations which were seconded by the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing.

Resolved:

(1)      That the appointment of Lanes Group plc as Queenborough & Rushenden, Twyford Pumping Station contractor from 18 November 2021 for an initial period of 11 months, be approved.

(2)      That the waiver of contract standing orders in relation to this appointment, due to only one tender submission being received, be approved.