Decision details

Executive’s approval was sought for the appointment of a Contractorto undertake demolition, and alteration and extension works at 33 Harlesthorpe Avenue, Clowne.

Housing Services had identified a need for a suitable property in the area to provide accommodation for a family with welfare requirements.  33 Harlesthorpe Avenue, Clowne, was a void property and had been identified with the potential to extend and adapt as it had sufficient land surrounding it provided by a garage site.

The project included for demolishing the garage site to incorporate the space into the boundary of the property.  This would allow the 2 bedroomed semi-detached bungalow, with attached single skin offshoot, to be converted into a 3/4 bedroomed bungalow with wet-room and family kitchen-diner area.

Working in conjunction with the Procurement Team, the works were tendered in accordance with Council procedures.  One tender was received and evaluated on 1^st November 2022 and the evaluation group were in unanimous agreement that Ven Construction Ltd’s tender represented a high quality submission.

Moved by Councillor Sandra Peake and seconded by Councillor Duncan McGregor

RESOLVED that (1) Ven Construction be awarded Contract to carry out the demolition, alteration and extension works at 33 Harlesthorpe Avenue, Clowne, in accordance with tendered specification and following tender evaluation,

(2) progress on the contract would be reported through the Housing Stock Management Group.

(Building Surveyor/ Contract Administrator)

Reasons for Recommendation

The evaluation group were in unanimous agreement that the tender represented a high quality submission received from Ven Construction Ltd.

Alternative Options and Reasons for Rejection

None.