Issue - meetings

To approve the award of contacts A (north of the borough) and B (south) for heating and hot water.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the award of Contract A (north of the borough) Heating and Water Contract to OCO Ltd for the estimated sum of £7.2m per annum for a period of 5 years from 1 April 2016 with the option to extend up to 5 years (3+2 years) making a total estimated contract value of £72m be approved.

2.  That the award of Contract B (south of the borough) Heating and Water Contract to Smith and Byford Ltd for the estimated sum of £6.6m per annum for a period of 5 years from 1 April 2016 with the option to extend up to 5 years (3+2 years), making a total estimated contract value of £66m be approved.

3.  That OCO Ltd and Smith and Byford Ltd to act as back up contractor to each other on their own tendered rates when required be approved.