URL: https://democracy.wirral.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=6035

Decision Maker: Director of Neighbourhood Services

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report recommends acceptance of a tender from Gavin Building Services Inc Ltd, company number 07894383, for B4 Public Rights of Way and Miscellaneous Works Contract.   The works provided under the proposed contract will enable the Council to carry out essential works for the repair and improvement of public rights of way, bridleways or other footpaths and provision of labour, associated plant and equipment to assist the Council’s highway operational services in undertaking works on and off the adopted highway.   The report supports the delivery of the Council Plan: Wirral Working Together 2023-27, specifically the themes: Safe resilient and engaged communities, Protect our environment, people focussed regeneration and promoting independence and healthier lives.  

Content: This report recommends acceptance of a tender from Gavin Building Services Inc Ltd, company number 07894383, for B4 Public Rights of Way and Miscellaneous Works Contract.   The works provided under the proposed contract will enable the Council to carry out essential works for the repair and improvement of public rights of way, bridleways or other footpaths and provision of labour, associated plant and equipment to assist the Council’s highway operational services in undertaking works on and off the adopted highway.   The report supports the delivery of the Council Plan: Wirral Working Together 2023-27, specifically the themes: Safe resilient and engaged communities, Protect our environment, people focussed regeneration and promoting independence and healthier lives.   The Director of Neighbourhood Services has approved the award of the contract for Public Rights of Way and Miscellaneous Works to Gavin Building Services Inc Ltd, company number 07894383, as the most economically advantageous tenderer,  for an estimated contract value of £2,000,000 for a term of 3 years.     This contract will enable the Council to carry out essential works for the repair and improvement of public rights of way, bridleways or other footpaths and provision of labour, associated plant and equipment to assist the Council’s highway operational services in undertaking works on and off the adopted highway. Works will be managed, supervised and quality assured to enable the Council to meet its statutory duties under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980. Do Nothing. This was discounted as the Council has a statutory duty under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 to maintain the highway network.  

Date of Decision: June 18, 2025