The Director of Technical Services reported upon the acceptance of a tender under delegated authority with respect to the procurement process for the provision of Highways Asset and Condition Surveys Framework. He reported that the procurement exercise was undertaken by Cheshire West and Chester Council in conjunction with Cheshire East Council and was open to all unitary authorities in the North West, including all five Merseyside authorities, Halton Borough Council and Shropshire County Council.

He outlined the detail of the contract and commented that annual condition surveys of the Council’s highways network were necessary to verify and validate the overall condition and deterioration of the network to produce annual performance indicators in accordance with national best practice, and to assist in prioritising programmes of maintenance. In response to a request, the Director proposed to provide the figures associated with the bids direct to Members.

Resolved – That the report be noted.