That the Strategic Director, Housing
1. Approves the award of Contract A – Roofing and Rainwater Contract to A&E Elkins Ltd for the estimated sum of £1.4m per annum for a period of three years from 28 August 2023 with the option to extend (at the councils discretion) by a further two years making a total estimated contract value of £7m.
2. Approves the award of Contract B - Roofing and Rainwater Contract to Bridgewater Roofing Contractors Ltd for the estimated sum of £900k per annum for a period of three years from 28 August 2023 with the option to extend (at the councils discretion) by a further two years making a total estimated contract value of £4.5m.
3. Notes that both A&E Elkins Ltd and Bridgewater Roofing Contractors Ltd will operate as a backup contractor to each contract area in the event of the failure to deliver the service, using their own tendered rates should this be required.