To award a term contract for highway maintenance.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the award of the new contract for delivery of Highway Works and Services within Merton to the contractor that submitted the highest quality tender, as outlined in the confidential Appendix 1 be approved. The initial period is for seven years starting subject to the extension of the existing contract, 1 March 2020 at the latest with an estimated value of £35m  with the option to extend for an additional three years at a total estimated value of £50m for the life of the contract.

2.    That authority is delegated to the Director of Environment and Regeneration, after consultation with the Cabinet Member for, Regeneration Housing and Transport, to approve any further matters relating to the contract award and the additional three years extension.