Decision details

Summary of Decision

The Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality has approved the extension of Contract A - Highways Management, Maintenance and Public Realm Projects with FM Conway Limited for the period from 1^st April 2026 – 30 September 2026 and for an estimated value of £13.61m exclusive of VAT (£16.33m inclusive of VAT). The Cabinet Member has also approved the extension of Contract B - Public Lighting with FM Conway Limited for the period from 1^st April 2026 – 30 September 2026 and for an estimated value of £3.4m exclusive of VAT (£4.08m inclusive of VAT).

The Cabinet Member has agreed the extension of Contract C - Bridges and Structures with FM Conway Limited for the period from 1^st April 2026 – 30 September 2026 and for an estimated value of £3.48m exclusive of VAT (£4.18m inclusive of VAT). The Cabinet Member has also agreed a waiver from the requirements of the Council’s Procurement Code in respect of the contract extensions.

Reasons for Decision

This extension will ensure that mobilisation of the new contract is not rushed, and the best possible outcome is achieved for the life of the new contract. The decision to agree terms of extensions 18 months before the end of the contracts is to allow Westminster City Council to agree extensions on existing terms with the incumbent for these 6 months. This is unlikely to be achieved if the Council were to seek to agree extensions closer to the end of the contracts, especially if it appears unlikely the incumbent will be awarded the new contract.