To appoint Project Centre Limited as principal highway design contractor for detailed scheme design.

Three highway design contractors have supplied quotes to undertake this work. Project Centre Limited supplied the lowest cost and best value quote.

Not progressing with early detailed design work at this point would make it impossible for the council to deliver the junction improvements within the funding window. Three quotes were received from highway design firms and the chosen proposal represented lowest cost and best value (with regards cost of full detailed design works).

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The detailed design fee is £61,000, funded by the Local Enterprise Partnership through agreed Housing Sites Enabling Works budget.

Johnanes den Heijer - 27th September

Elaine Browne - 27th September

The primary aims of the project are to improve junction safety and capacity for motor traffic. Whilst the junction is being remodelled, the opportunity will be taken to modernise walking, cycling and bus facilities for improved accessibility to these sustainable travel modes, including accessible crossings. An Equalities Impact Assessment has been undertaken and is enclosed with this decision.

Any decision to incur expenditure or the making of a saving of £50,000 or more (revenue or capital) (N.B. up to £500,000 as this would then require Cabinet approval)