Issue - meetings

          The Board considered a report of the Executive Director – Environment and Regeneration, which sought a waiver of Part 2 and or Part 3 of Standing Orders, for the award of a contract for the provision of bus shelter supply, installation and maintenance for an initial period of four years with the option to extend for a further two years.

          The Board noted that Commutaports were the current contractor and had provided the public transport infrastructure for approximately 20 years. During this period, they had won the competitive tender process on a number of occasions, providing competitive pricing on each occasion. They had also proven to be a thoroughly professional, reliable and punctual organisation and had demonstrated a willingness to work and make necessary adjustments to schedules to accommodate requests made by the Council.

          All 301 bus shelters within Halton had been supplied and maintained by Commutaports, and approving the proposed waiver would ensure continuity and standardisation of the public transport infrastructure.

          RESOLVED: That the Board

1)    note the contents of the report; and

2)    in compliance with Procurement Standing Order 1.14.4(v) approve a waiver of Part 2 and/or Part 3 of Standing Orders, for the direct award to Commutaports Ltd for the supply, installation and maintenance of bus shelters across the Borough, for an initial period of four years with the option to extend for a further two years; and

3)    supports the overall process.