Jack Thomson

MAJOR work to replace the running track at the On-X sports centre is expected to begin in June.

A contract for a new surface at the Linwood venue will go before Renfrewshire Council’s finance, resources and customer services policy board tomorrow.

If approved, an agreement – which could be worth more than £384,000 – will see Allsports Construction and Maintenance take on the project.

A report to the board states: “Renfrewshire Council requires a specialist experienced contractor to carry out the installation of a new polyurethane athletics running track surface at the On-X sports centre in Linwood.”

It explained that the contractor will be required to carry out the project to accreditation standards.

The work is expected to begin on June 3 and be completed by August 26. However, any changes to these dates would be confirmed in the council’s letter of acceptance.

The report adds: “The evaluation of tender submissions received identified that the submission by Allsports Construction and Maintenance Limited was the most economically advantageous tender submission.”

A number of community benefits were requested as part of the procurement process and form part of the agreement.

These will include an industry awareness event, business advice to either a small to medium-sized enterprise, social enterprise or voluntary organisation and non-financial support for a community project.

Councillors on the board will now be asked to authorise the head of corporate governance to award the contract and its total value of £384,789, excluding VAT, which covers the contract sum and a £45,000 contingency spend.

The costs will be met by the capital general services budget, as well as external funding which is in the process of being signed off.

The report also states the replacement of the running track ensures the On-X is upgraded and maintained to a “proper standard.”