Decision details

Hildyard Arms Retaining Wall - Award of Contract

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Award of contract for Hildyard Arms Retaining Wall Rebuild to Hinko Construction Construction for £79,425.12.

The is a capital scheme and exceeds the budget of £75,000 but is within acceptable parameters.

Reasons for the decision:

The Bid tender has been accepted as it is very close to the estimated cost. The two bids that were cheaper were not complaint and so cannot be accepted.

Alternative options considered:

Leaving the unsupported road exposed over winter will risk a full collapse of the road. Urgent action is needed to prevent a further collapse and to ensure the road will be open for the worst part of winter.

Publication date: 25/10/2023

Date of decision: 24/10/2023