Decision details

Allow construction of the Cherwell Street Improvement Scheme.

To finalise the target cost and programme for the construction of the Cherwell Street Improvement Scheme and to award the NEC 4 Engineering and Construction Contract for the Cherwell Street Improvement Scheme to M Group Limited, pursuant to the Pagabo Civils and Infrastructure Framework

(Lot 1).

Funding of £3.5m for the project has been approved by Strategic Capital

and Commercial Board on 10th July 2025.

To progress the scheme to Stage 3 Construction. The Cherwell Street Improvement Scheme aims to:

·       implementing a longer and more bus accessible running lane along Cherwell Street for left-turning vehicles, including buses, travelling north-bound into Bridge Street (west)

·       improving pedestrian crossing facilities

·       optimising traffic signals to reduce delay for buses and cars

·       and lining and signing improvements to improve traffic flow, safety, and overall road user experience.

Direct award through the Pagabo Civils and Infrastructure Framework was chosen to achieve value for money whilst reducing commissioning timeframes and resource/overhead costs. Mini competition and Open Tender through UK wide advertisement on Find a Tender were considered as procurement routes but were dismissed due to timescales to procure.