Agenda item - Traffic Signal Contract

Report of the Executive Director for Economy, Environment & Culture (copy attached).

That the Committee:

1)    Approves the procurement of a contract for the maintenance, installation and supply of traffic signal and associated control equipment for a term of 7 years with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years.

2)    Grants delegated authority to the Executive Director for Economy, Environment & Culture -

(i)            to carry out the procurement of the contract referred to in 2.1 above including the award and letting of the contract;

and

(ii)          to extend the contract referred to in 2.1 above for period(s) up to a total maximum of 3 years should he/she consider it appropriate at the relevant time.

83.1         The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director for Economy, Environment & Culture in relation to Traffic Signal Contract. This report sought Committee approval for a tender exercise to be undertaken for a sole supplier contract for the maintenance, installation and supply of the city’s traffic signal and associated control equipment. The contract would replace the current 12-year contract with Siemens Traffic which expired on 31 March 2017.

83.2         In response to a question from Councillor Janio it was explained that this contract was not the main vehicle for delivering the intelligent transport system, but would be there to back up that piece of work. It would give the city much better control of traffic and the practical ability to deal with pressure and traffic controls.

83.3         The Chair then put the recommendations to the vote.

83.4         RESOLVED -  That the Committee:

1)        Approves the procurement of a contract for the maintenance, installation and supply of traffic signal and associated control equipment for a term of 7 years with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. 

2)        Grants delegated authority to the Executive Director for Economy, Environment & Culture -

(i)            to carry out the procurement of the contract referred to in 2.1 above including the award and letting of the contract;

and

(ii)          to extend the contract referred to in 2.1 above for period(s) up to a total maximum of 3 years should he/she consider it appropriate at the relevant time.