Decision details

Denshaw Bridge Refurbishment Scheme Design

Decision Maker: Director of Environment

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

This report seeks delegated approval to appoint a design consultant to undertake design services associated with the Denshaw Bridge refurbishment scheme; to carry out 30 no. general inspections and to prepare a scour risk register.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
1. To approve the Denshaw Bridge refurbishment design, general inspections and scour risk register project; and
2. To approve the direct award of WSP UK Ltd via the TfGM Professional Services 2021 Framework Agreement, Sub-Lot 7L: Highway Asset and Network Management Professional Services and for the Council to enter into a call-off contract with WSP UK Ltd under the Framework Agreement.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - Do nothing - this is not a viable option
Option 2 - Undertake a competitive process – this was considered, but the previous knowledge of WSP having undertaken the structural assessment of Denshaw Bridge was deemed to be beneficial and cost effective, and a compliant route for a direct award to WSP was established
Option 3 - Approve the Denshaw Bridge refurbishment design, general inspections and scour risk register project; and to approve a direct award to WSP UK Ltd

Alternative options considered:

Options 1 and 2

Other reasons / organisations consulted

None

Contact: Hamish Dunlop, Senior Engineer Email: hamish.dunlop@oldham.gov.uk Email: hamish.dunlop@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 10/04/2025

Date of decision: 13/03/2025

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