Further to minute 77 above, Anthony Payne (Director for Place) submitted a report on commercially sensitive details following the procurement for the renewal of the maintenance contract for the inspection, maintenance, repair, modification, supply and installation of street lighting and illuminated road signs.

Alternative options considered and reasons for the decision –

As set out in the report referred to in minute 77 above.

Agreed that the contract for the Maintenance and Installation of Street Lighting and Illuminated Traffic Signs 2014 to 2018 is awarded to the most economically advantageous tenderer, subject to compliance with the requirements of the Council on blacklisting.  In the event of non-compliance, then the contract is awarded to the most economically advantageous tenderer who complies with the requirements on blacklisting.