ITEM NO.
REPORT OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF URBAN VISION PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
TO THE LEAD MEMBER FOR PLANNING
ON 1st August 2005
TITLE: A5082 CLEGGS LANE, A6 – BOLTON BOUNDARY PRN RESURFACING
RECOMMENDATIONS: That consideration be given to the acceptance of the alternative tender
from Aggregate Industries UK Limited in the sum of £566,905.77 to carry out resurfacing of the
footway and carriageway at Cleggs Lane in Little Hulton.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The purpose of this report is to seek authority to accept the lowest or
most suitable tender to carry out resurfacing to the carriageway and footway at Cleggs Lane,
Little Hulton, as part of the PRN resurfacing programmes.
BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS :
(Available for public inspection)
Report to the Lead Member for Planning on 4th April 2005.
ASSESSMENT OF RISK: Low.
SOURCE OF FUNDING: Block 3 Transport Capital Programme 2005/06.
COMMENTS OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER AND SUPPORT SERVICES
(or his representative):
1. LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
Provided by: A Eastwood
2. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Provided by: D McAllister.
PROPERTY (if applicable):
HUMAN RESOURCES (if applicable):
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CLIENT CONSULTED: Darren Findley
CONTACT OFFICER: J D Pedder – Ext: 3868
WARD(S) TO WHICH REPORT RELATE(S): Little Hulton/Walkden North
KEY COUNCIL POLICIES: Community Safety.
DETAILS (Continued Overleaf)
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1.0
BACKGROUND
1.1
At the meeting of the Lead Member on 4th April 2005, approval was given to the
proposed programme of Transport Capital Expenditure for 2005/2006.
1.2
Included within the programme is an allocation for the resurfacing of the A5082
Cleggs Lane from the A6 to the Bolton Boundary.
1.3
The scheme is required to improve the condition of the Primary Route Network
(PRN) within the City.
1.4
The footway condition is to be improved by reconstruction in bituminous materials in
accordance with the City Council’s Footway Policy.
1.5
Where possible the existing kerbs will be taken up and re-laid at the proposed levels
in accordance with Engineering Design Section Guide to Sustainable Construction.
2.0
DETAILS
2.1
The scheme comprises:



Resurfacing the carriageway of Cleggs Lane in Stone Mastic Asphalt from its
junction with A6 Manchester Road to the Bolton Boundary.
Taking up and relaying the existing kerbs to proposed levels.
Reconstruction of the adjoining footways in bituminous materials.
3.0
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1
Seven conforming tenders have been submitted from the following Contractors from
the Council’s Standing List:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
3.2
RMC Surfacing
AE Yates Ltd
Tarmac Ltd
Aggregate Industries UK Ltd
Urban Vision
Westshield Ltd.
Bethell Construction Ltd.
The values of the tenders submitted are as follows: £580,238.63
£594,121.00
£645,784.48
£688,143.99
£699,347.98
£713,937.01
£771,120.88
3.3
The lowest conforming tender was submitted by Urban Vision in the sum of
£580,238.63.
3.4
However, in accordance with the City Council’s Instructions for Tendering an
additional alternative tender was submitted by Aggregate Industries UK Limited in the
sum of £566,905.77. None of the remaining contractors chose to submit an
alternative tender.
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The alternative proposal is that:

The hot rolled asphalt binder course as specified will be replaced with ‘Bardon
Superflex’ binder course.
Omit the geogrid asphalt reinforcement layer.

3.6
This tender has been checked and the alternative design investigated thoroughly and
the potential advantages and disadvantages are detailed as follows: -
TABLE 1
Advantages
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Discussion
Laboratory tests results provided indicate that the material
performs equally as the specified materials.
The material has been recommended by industry experts
Omission of the geogrid will enable the material to be laid in the
conventional manner reducing traffic disruption due to it being
laid in a shorter period of time.
Potential for shorter contract period hence reducing congestion.
Omission of the geogrid will also reduce weakening/damage from
future service trenches, over which the geogrid is not replaced.
Reduction in the contract cost.
The material has been used by other Local Authorities on major
roads.
Possible sustainable benefits due to reduction in materials used
and improved durability.
TABLE 2
Disadvantages
Item
1
2
3
4
Discussion
‘Bardon Superflex’ is a new product that has a limited history of
its long term performance.
It has not been directly compared to a hot rolled asphalt
reinforcement system.
It is a proprietary product that does not yet have HAPAS
certification (Industry Standard) guaranteeing long-term
performance.
Salford has no experience of using this product.
3.7
From the above, it can be seen that although there are many “advantages” to the
alternative material there are also a number of “disadvantages” which increase the
level of risk associated with using the product. However, notwithstanding these
concerns it is believed that with the appropriate safeguards the potential risks can be
minimised and consequently the alternative material should be used.
3.8
The financial implications are as follows: Works
Fees
TOTAL
3.9
£566,905.77
£38,516.00
£605,421.77
The scheme will be funded from the Block 3 Transport Capital Programme 2005/06.
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CONCLUSION
4.1
Resurfacing of the A5082 Cleggs Lane has been identified as necessary in the
2005/06 Block 3 Transport Capital Programme and this scheme will improve the
condition of the Primary Route Network within Salford.
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