URL: https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1502

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Assets and Public Transport

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The Council has undertaken a review of options to take forward essential outstanding structural works to Southend pier following the Liquidation of the appointed Contractor. The recommended approach is to enter into a Contract for the remainder of the current Contract Period (12 months).

Content: The Council has undertaken a review of options to take forward essential outstanding structural works to Southend pier following the Liquidation of the appointed Contractor. The recommended approach is to enter into a Contract for the remainder of the current Contract Period (12 months). That UKI Mechanical Limited be directly awarded the contract to complete structural works to the Southend pier stem (Anchor Bay Phases Three and Four). To put in place a main contractor to complete Phases Three and Four of the Pier Stem Anchor Bay Structural programme.   A decision is required as a matter of urgency to ensure that works can continue promptly once the school summer holiday period has finished. A programme delay would compromise the ability to complete structural works during the less busy Autumn and winter seasons. The Council considered other procurement route options including use of an existing Framework or an retender process. However, this would delay works and would be highly likely to result in increased tender prices.

Date of Decision: August 6, 2025