In addition to the review of the existing High Town design it has been determined that the provision of streetscape and green infrastructure elements is a valuable part of the overall public realm improvements to be delivered as part of the HCCI.

This package of streetscape and green infrastructure elements will be identified and procured within the initial phase of the project and will include:
• Street furniture including benches and bins
• Trees and soft landscaping
• Public art
• Provisions to maintain public safety including the risk of errant vehicles
• Cycle storage provision
• Street Lighting
• Improvements to the facilities for markets and events
• Measures to improve air quality
These works will be funded from the LEP Getting Building Grant.

A design process to develop the branding has been undertaken which has included consultation with the Cabinet Member Infrastructure and Transport, Cabinet Member Housing, regulatory services, and community safety, Hereford City Council, Hereford Business Improvement District and the Markets and Fairs team at the council. The consultees have confirmed that the developed design is acceptable.

To ensure value for money is achieved a competitive open tender has been completed through the council’s procurement portal and in accordance with the council’s Contract Procedure Rules. Three quotations were received for the supply of the gazebos with the new branding.

Supplier Gazebo Total Price
1 £ 60,000.00
2 £ 27,650.61
3 £ 29,972.00

A tender assessment of the received quotations has been undertaken with the quotations scored on price. On this basis the second supplier has been selected from the tenders.

This decision enables the award of the contract for the supply of these goods.