Decision

The Executive has decided to award a contract for the operator of Solent Airport Daedalus and approve a budget for pavement repairs.

Analysis

outcome: The Executive has agreed to award the contract for the airport operator and approve a capital budget for pavement repairs.

summary: The decision involves awarding a contract for the operator of Solent Airport Daedalus and approving a budget for pavement repairs at the airport.

topline: The Executive has decided to award a contract for the operator of Solent Airport Daedalus and approve a budget for pavement repairs.

reason_contentious: This decision may be contentious as it involves awarding a contract and allocating a significant budget, which could impact local stakeholders and raise political issues.

affected_stakeholders: ["Airport operator", "Local residents", "Businesses in the area"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties, but the decision may have political implications due to the allocation of funds and potential impact on the local community.

URL: https://moderngov.fareham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2670

Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Following procurement, this report seeks authority to award a contract for the operator of Solent Airport Daedalus and delegated authority to agree the final terms, following consultation with the Executive Member for Policy and Resources.

Content: Following procurement, this report seeks authority to award a contract for the operator of Solent Airport Daedalus and delegated authority to agree the final terms, following consultation with the Executive Member for Policy and Resources. RESOLVED that the Executive agrees: -   Part 1: Solent Airport Operator Contract   (a)  to award the contract, as set out in Confidential Appendix A, being the most advantageous tender received;   (b)  that authority be delegated to the Director of Planning and Regeneration to agree the final terms of the contract with the preferred tenderer;   (c)  that authority be delegated to the Director of Planning and Regeneration to extend the contract (once awarded) on up to two occasions as noted;   Part 2: Solent Airport Pavement Repairs   (d)  to approve a capital budget of £670,000 to fund pavement repairs at Solent Airport, Daedalus; and   (e)  that authority be delegated to the Director of Planning and Regeneration to award the contract for the pavement repairs once a competitive tender process has been completed.

Date of Decision: July 22, 2025