Decision details

It is resolved that:

(A)      Council approve an exemption from tender in accordance with section 55(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993 for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation for Major Events and Festival for a period up to two-years until 30 June 2027;

(B)      Council note that a satisfactory result would not be achieved by inviting tenders for this work because:

(i)         a public tender process has already been conducted and the City was unable to enter into a contract with the recommended tenderer, for reasons outlined in confidential Attachment A;

(ii)        there is insufficient time to review the scope of services and re-tender prior to the upcoming 2025/26 event season; and

(iii)      it is considered that inviting fresh tenders would not attract additional suitable suppliers to deliver the services;

(C)      authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate, execute and administer the contracts relating to Hostile Vehicle Mitigation for Major Events and Festivals; and

(D)      Council be informed of the successful vendor(s) via the CEO Update.

Carried unanimously.

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