Decision details

Contract to Apply a Polymer Coating for Rails on the Supertram Network

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Transport

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To approve the appointment of a supplier (Volker Rail) to collect, coat (with polymer) and return grooved rail for future Supertram rail replacement works.

Decision:

Option 3 - Appointment of Volker Rail to collect and arrange for pre-coat of rails at a cost of £1,225,729.32.


Alternative options considered:

Option 1
Do nothing - the pre-coat process takes several months. To incorporate this in the main works programme, with likely appointment of a main contractor in early 2024 there is a significant risk that rail replacement may not be possible to take place in 2024 without the rails being pre-coated. It was considered to be inappropriate to take this risk.

Option 2
Seek appointment of the previous supplier of services to undertake the works - this approach is not compliant with procurement rules so was not progressed.

Option 3
Seek open market competitive prices for the required services prior to the main works contract - route taken.

Publication date: 01/06/2023

Date of decision: 01/06/2023

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