Decision

Salford City Council – Record of Decision

I Councillor Cusack, Lead Member for Corporate Services and Chairman of the Procurement Board, in exercise of the powers contained within the City Council Constitution do hereby approve:

• an exception to Contractual Standing Orders as permitted within the City Council Constitution for the reason(s) highlighted in the table below and the award of the Contract for S1083-29 – Demolition of Charles House, John William Street, Eccles as detailed in the table below:

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Title/Description of Contracted Service/Supply/Project

S1083-29 - Demolition of Charles House, John William Street, Eccles

Procurement Reference Number (DN and CR, supplied by Procurement)

S1083-25

Name of Successful Contractor

Connell Brothers Ltd

Supplier Registration Number

(to be supplied by Lead officer)

2475702

Supplier Identifier Reference (Central Digital Platform) above awards above £30,000 (inc VAT)

N/A

Proclass Classification No.

(to be completed by procurement)

390000 - Works - Construction, Repair & Maintenance

Type of organisation

(to be supplied by Lead Officer)

Private Limited Company

Status of Organisation

(to be supplied by Lead Officer)

SME

Contract Value (£)

Contract Value

£390,200      

Total Project Value inc. contingency £429,220

Contract Duration

4 months

Contract Start Date

16/11/2026

Contract End Date

31/03/2027

Contact Officer (Name & number)

Sarah Malone   t. 07977 674683

Lead Service Group

Place

Procurement Legislation

PA2023

Reason for CSO Exception: The goods / services / works are only obtainable from one provider and there is no other provider available to allow genuine competition

Tick if it applies ?

Reason for CSO Exception: The execution of works or the supply of goods or services is controlled by a statutory body

Tick if it applies ?

Reason for CSO Exception: Delivers Best Value to the Council

Tick if it applies ?

Reason for CSO Exception: Special education, health or social care contracts, if it is considered in the

Council’s best interests and to meet the Council’s obligations under relevant legislation

Tick if it applies ?

Reason for CSO Exception: The execution of works or the supply of goods and services is required so urgently as not to permit compliance with the requirements of competition

Tick if it applies ?

Reason for CSO Exception: Security works where the publication of documents or details in the tendering process could prejudice the security of SCC and Salford residents

Tick if it applies ?

Reason for CSO Exception: Procurements made through, or on behalf of, any consortium, local authority, statutory or similar body, provided that tenders or quotations are invited and contracts placed in accordance with national or EU legislation.

Tick if it applies ?

Funding Source

Capital Programme

Ethical Contractor (EC): Mayor’s Employment Charter

Yes

EC: Committed to sign up to the Mayor’s Employment Charter

N/A

EC: Committed to the principles outlined in the Mayor’s Employment charter

N/A

EC: Accredited Living Wage Employer

No

EC: Committed to becoming Accredited Living Wage Employer

Yes

The Reasons are:

The lease affecting the telecommunications site on the rooftop of Charles House is due to expire on 6th November 2026 and it is considered prudent to secure the demolition contractor as soon as possible so that the site can be mobilised and the building can be demolished at the earliest opportunity.

A direct appointment is considered appropriate and is considered to meet the following exemptions from the usual procurement rules that are set out in the Council’s constitution:

i.              Primarily, that the ward delivers Best Value as the contractor is best placed to undertake the demolition for continuity due to their existing knowledge of the building following its completed surveys and extensive intrusive works completed to date under the enabling works contract, and

ii.            Securing a contractor asap is considered urgent where the building is attracting ASB and early appointment of the contractor will allow for mobilisation on site and commencement of the demolition works at the earliest opportunity to avoid the condition of the building continuing to deteriorate.

Options considered and rejected were:

Officers considered undertaking a mini-competition through the Council's demolition framework. However, this option was discounted as it would require a procurement exercise would introduce additional delay and potentially additional costs at a time when the Council is seeking to demolish the building at the earliest opportunity following expiry of the telecommunications lease.

Assessment of Risk: Low.

The source of funding is: Eccles Town Centre Capital Budget.

Legal Advice obtained: Submitted by The Shared Legal Service, Contact Officer, Lauren Armstrong – Acting Group Manager Commercial Legal)

Financial Advice obtained: The Finance Team, Contact Officer, Ian Cowburn, Senior Accountant.

Procurement Advice obtained: Supplied by the Corporate Procurement Team. Daniel Cunliffe, Category Manager, t. 0161 686 6249

HR Advice obtained: N/A.

Climate Change Advice obtained: Supplied by Climate Change Team. Contact:  Michael Hemingway.

Contact Officer:                    Sarah Malone          

Telephone number:             07977 674683

Signed: Councillor Phil Cusack     Dated: 21 September 2026.

               Lead Member

FOR DEMOCRATIC SERVICES USE ONLY:

• This decision was published on 21 September 2026.
• This decision will come in force at 4.00 p.m. on 28 September 2026, unless it is called-in in accordance with the Decision Making Procedure Rules.