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Gateway 1 Procurement Commencement - Highways Infrastructure Contract

 

 

Meeting: 30/06/2026 - Cabinet (Item 13)

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Minutes:

Background:

 

The report sought permission to commence the procurement of the Highways Infrastructure Contracts, comprising of: Lot 1: Highways Term Maintenance Contract; Lot 2: Tunnels Specialist; and Lot 3: Capital Works Framework.

 

Exempt Appendices provided the financial analysis and the procurement strategy appraisal.

Decision

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Decision:

 

103/2026

The Cabinet agreed to the commencement of the procurement of a new Highways Infrastructure Contract (HIC) that would ensure the continued delivery of essential services required to maintain Medway’s highway network and critical infrastructure assets, including the Medway Tunnel, in accordance with the Highways Act 1980.

Reasons:

The proposed contract model and recommendations have been developed following a comprehensive options appraisal carried out in spring 2026. This process drew on input from Medway officers, a review of the current service, market engagement (including a supplier webinar and questionnaire), and specialist technical and procurement advice from Founds Group.

 

The recommended approach is supported by the Options Appraisal Report and its supporting documents. These include the Contract and Procurement Strategy, Market Engagement Summary Report, Medway Key Findings Report, and Tunnel Strategy. Together, these provide the evidence and rationale for the proposed approach and are available for review.