Decision details

Councillor Alan Quinn, Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate Change and Operations, presented the report which requested Cabinet approval to accept the lowest tender submitted for the Replacement of Existing Street Lighting Lanterns with LED Lanterns (Phase 3) by E.ON Energy Solutions Ltd.

In response to a members query in relation to the increase or decrease in brightness of street lights member were informed that this is possible, however, decisions must always be based on public safety over hobbies or other matters.

Decision:

Cabinet:

• Approved the award of a contract to E.ON Energy Solutions Ltd in the sum set out in Part B of this Report.
• Agreed to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Operations in consultation with the Director of Law and Governance to negotiate and execute the contract

Reasons for recommendation(s):

• A mini competition was undertaken, via The Chest, in accordance with the terms of the GMCA Street Lighting Electrical Connections Framework. The Framework includes the provision of electrical connections to street lights (and other associated highway furniture) such as new connections, disconnections and transfers. The Framework is a compliant procurement process under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
• Four eligible companies were invited to participate and E.ON submitted the most competitive price

Alternative options considered and rejected:

• The inhouse were considered. However, they do not have the capacity to carry out this work on top of their day-to-day commitments.
• There is the option to do nothing. However, this will not replace old, and expensive to operate/maintain, street lighting lanterns and achieve the energy savings required.