Issue - meetings

That:

1. The planned improvements at Bradwell Crematorium be supported.

2. The preferred option is approved and an exception to Council Contract Procedure Rules be agreed to enable a direct award of contract without a call for competition for the refurbishment of the Council’s two cremators by the manufacturer and incumbent service provider as set out in the report.

Cabinet considered a report on options and funding strategies for the refurbishment of the cremators at Newcastle Crematorium.  Councillor Johnson outlined the proposed works which it was anticipated would ensure the cremators would last a further ten years provided regular maintenance was undertaken. 

Resolved: That:                               

1. The planned improvements at Bradwell Crematorium be supported.

2. The preferred option is approved and an exception to Council Contract Procedure Rules be agreed to enable a direct award of contract without a call for competition for the refurbishment of the Council’s two cremators by the manufacturer and incumbent service provider as set out in the report.