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.