Issue - decisions

(i)         that the progress made on the South Kilburn Decentralised Energy System Project be noted;

(ii)        that approval be given tp the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Growth to undertake a competitive procurement procedure (similar to the Competitive Dialogue procedure (as set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2006) to procure an Energy Supply Company (‘ESCo’) to deliver the Project;

(iii)       that approval be given to the evaluation criteria as set out in this report which will form the basis for evaluation of the bids and the ultimate selection of the ESCo to deliver the Project.  Further, that the Executive approves the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Growth to develop the detailed evaluation methodology and respective weightings to be applied to the evaluation criteria, within the parameters of the evaluation criteria set out in this report, prior to recommencement of the procurement process.

(iv)       that a consultancy contract be awarded to to Parsons Brinckerhoff Ltd to project manage the delivery of the project, advise on and provide commercial and strategic financial advice in respect of the project.