Contractor

Following the Cabinet decision of April 14, 2010, regarding the High Street Improvement project, an OJEU restricted tendering procedure resulted in Eurovia, formerly Ringway, being appointed as the main contractor in May 2010. This appointment was separated into two stages. Stage 1 required Eurovia to work in a professional services role alongside the design team for a period of four months.

This period has been used to obtain the full benefit of Eurovia’s experience in construction sequencing, value engineering, programming and general viability.

The appointment of the contractor to undertake Stage 2, the construction phase, is dependent upon funding being available and on the contractor’s satisfactory performance during Stage 1.  Eurovia's performance has been good and their team has been proactive and made significant contributions to the work of the design team.

Kent County Council has approved the Stage 1 Highway Technical Audit and Safety Audit. The Stage 2 Highway Technical Audit is being progressed as is the Section 278 agreement required by KCC to undertake works in the Highway. Importantly KCC has agreed to waive Commuted Sum payments to cover the long term maintenance of the road.