Decision details

To approve the appointment of HE0914 – A350 Chippenham Dualling (Ph 4 & 5) to MJ Church (Plant) Ltd.

There is a need for a specialist contract to be awarded to deliver this important improvement scheme, which will reduce delays and improve safety on the A350 at Chippenham and at Bumpers Farm Roundabout.
Following a procurement exercise in accordance with the ‘Restricted Procedure’, tenders were obtained and have been assessed in terms of price and quality.

The most advantageous tenders for the Council, taking into account quality and price, should be accepted in accordance with the procurement procedures.

There are robust processes in place to monitor the performance of the successful tenderer and supervise the construction of the scheme.
The Full Business Case (FBC) and associated funding has now been received from the Department for Transport to allow the scheme to move forward to construction.

I confirm that in making this decision I have considered the following in line with Wiltshire Council’s Constitution: (Please insert ‘Yes’/ ‘No’ / ‘Not Applicable’ and any other comments necessary to evidence the issue identified has been addressed)

Key decision requirements - Yes

Views of relevant cabinet member(s), committee chairman, area board(s) -Yes

Consultation with cabinet member(s), the Leader and Scrutiny (for Executive decisions taken under Emergency Powers) - Yes

Consultation with the Chief Executive OR Corporate Director where appropriate - Yes

Consultation with local members (as appropriate) - Yes

Consideration of the area boards and delegated decision checklist for officers on the issue of when and how to involve local councillors and area boards in decisions about local services- No

Implication of any council policy, initiative, strategy or procedure - Yes

Consultation in accordance with requirements and expectations of consultation with the public- Yes

Range of options available -Yes

Staffing, financial and legal implications- Yes

Evidence of due regard having been given to the Public Sector Equality l) Duty - Yes

Risk assessment- Yes

Involvement of statutory officers and/or directors - Yes

Regional or national guidance from other bodies - Yes

The council’s constitution- Yes

Contract is suitable for execution under the e-signature process - No, Legal will be sealing by traditional format

Consideration was given to various procurement options to secure a contractor for the scheme. A two-stage procurement exercise has been undertaken with the tender assessment based on Price (60%) and Quality (40%). This approach is something that the market is familiar with and is often used. Further details on the procurement approach can be found in Appendix 1.