Decision details

Seeking an exemption to the Contract Procedure Rules (CPR) to procure Laboratory and On-Site Testing Services from Derbyshire County Council, required for highways related works in Oldham

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Sampling and testing of materials and workmanship and the proving of compliance is an integral part of all highways works. Sampling and testing at the discretion of the Project Manager where deemed necessary is also a contractual requirement.
The proposed supplier - Derbyshire County Council’s Highways Laboratory provides a specialist materials consultancy, testing and site investigation service to highways, infrastructure and construction sectors and is fully accredited under the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
UKAS is the sole accreditation body recognised by the British government to assess the competence of organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
an exemption from CPR be granted for the procurement of Derbyshire’s Highways Laboratory Services to undertake the works

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - Approve the report, and award to Derbyshire County Council for the sampling and testing of materials and workmanship, in line with Oldham Council’s Contract Procedure Rules.
Option 2 - Do not approve the report, and award to Derbyshire County Council for the sampling and testing of materials and workmanship, in line with Oldham Council’s Contract Procedure Rules

Alternative options considered:

Option 2

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Not applicable

Contact: Matthew McGreal, Assistant Engineer 0161 770 1955 Email: Matthew.McGreal@unitypartnership.com.

Publication date: 22/01/2020

Date of decision: 17/01/2020

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