Report attached.

Cabinet:

Approved the award and enter into the Highways Contract (the Contract) with Marlborough Highways Limited (Company number 02765630) (“preferred bidder”), subject to the statutory standstill period, for an initial term of six years with the option to extend for up to a further four years, by mutual agreement up to a total value of £145m over 10 years.

Report: Award of Highway Services Contract

Presented by: Cllr Ray Morgon on behalf of Cllr Barry Mugglestone, Cabinet Member for Environment

Summary: This report is seeking approval from Cabinet for the Highways contract to be awarded to the preferred bidder following a competitive tendering exercise.

This report outlines the procurement procedure and presents details of the stages conducted during the process to identify the preferred bidder for the new Highways Contract due to commence in April 2025.

The contract is due to commence on 01 April 2025 for a term of 6 years with the option to extend for a further 4 years. The estimated value will vary and be determined by annual budget setting, capital allocations and external grant funding. Using the current and historical funding levels as a guide it is anticipated that the total contract expenditure will be no greater than £87m over the initial 6-year period and over the maximum 10-year term no greater than £145m. However, the expenditure under this contract varies according to annual funding and budget setting.

Cabinet:

Approved the award and enter into the Highways Contract (the Contract) with Marlborough Highways Limited (Company number 02765630) (“preferred bidder”), subject to the statutory standstill period, for an initial term of six years with the option to extend for up to a further four years, by mutual agreement up to a total value of £145m over 10 years.