Decision details

This report seeks approval to award a contract for landscape contractor works for the delivery of phase 1 of the Swiss cottage open space improvement project. Phase 1 is a series of construction works involving soft and hard landscaping, installation of play equipment, Sustainable Urban Drainage features and street furniture.

The Council conducted an advertised, single stage tender with optional negotiation. Approval is sought to award the contract to Frost Landscape Construction Ltd. The length of the contract is approx. 6 months, plus an additional 12months for landscape maintenance and the defects liability period. The estimated contract value is £913,000 and the contract is expected to commence in October 2024, with works commencing on site in January 2025.

This report is being presented to the Director of Recreation for approval in line with Contract Standing Orders. 

THAT the Director of Recreation to whom this report is submitted approves the award of the contract to Frost Landscape Construction Ltd for a period of 6 months (plus 12months for landscape maintenance and the defects liability period) for the estimated sum of £913,000.