Decision details

OD/23/61 Eastern Gateway UKPN Cable Lowering

Decision Maker: Officer Decision

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Ipswich Borough Council is required to deliver the bellmouth for access into plot 14 under Phase 2c infrastructure works for Eastern Gateway.

 

To enable delivery, a detailed quotation was sought from UKPN to lower LV and HV cables within the footpath to enable the bellmouth to be constructed.

 

A decision to waive contract standing orders for direct award to UKPN has been made. For proprietary and operational reasons UKPN are the only supplier who can complete all works necessary.

 

If the exemption from Contract standing orders had not been made, the works would not be undertaken, preventing the completion of the new access road for an incoming tenant.

Decision:

To waive contract standing orders as there is only one potential provided to alter the UKPN asset.

 

Reason:

To enable delivery of plot 14 Bellmouth for the new owner occupier at Eastern Gateway.

Publication date: 09/11/2023

Date of decision: 23/10/2023

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