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This report detailed the reasons for the engagement of the recommended contractor, Interserve, for the completion of works for the North Dane Way Quality Public Transport Corridor QPTC improvement scheme. The preferred contractor has been procured through the Highways Agency East and South East Asset Management Framework.

The scheme involved the provision of a new northbound bus lane along North Dane Way to its junction with Capstone Road, by-passing the roundabout, improved pedestrian crossing facilities and cycle route enhancements.

An exempt appendix detailed the reason for the engagement of the recommended contractor and set out financial information detailing the costings used for the original tendering of the Highways Agency East and South East Asset Management Framework.

The Procurement Board had considered and recommended this report to Cabinet on 10 November 2010.

Reasons:

This procurement process is part of a wider strategy to improve the reliability, quality and attractiveness of public transport across Medway. For works to be completed by 31 March 2011, and for funding to be retained, it was imperative be considered by Cabinet on 30 November 2010.