The Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth presented a report regarding the appointment of DSM Demolition Limited to carry out the required demolition of the Longfield Shopping Centre as part of the Prestwich Village Regeneration Project, and to note the likelihood of a minor adjustment to the contract sum regarding the investigations for the Prestwich Library site. Members noted and apologised for the disruption for residents, which was a necessary part of redevelopment.
Decision:
Cabinet:
1. Accepted that the tender process that was undertaken via a Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) was a compliant process, and approved the appointment of DSM Demolition Limited (company number 02266325) to undertake the demolition works package with a total estimated contract value of £537,437.14 excluding VAT subject to the agreement of the contract terms and conditions;
2. Accepted there may be a small adjustment required to fix the above contract sum based on an outstanding R&D (Refurbishment/Demolition) survey that cannot be fully carried out until the Prestwich Library vacates its current location; and
3. Delegated authority to the Director of Law and Governance in consultation with the Executive Director of Place or Director of Regeneration and Project Delivery to finalise contractual arrangements and execution of the contract.
Reasons for the decision:
Approval of the demolition contractor is required for there to be a meaningful start on site of demolition works ahead of the end March 2026 to meet one of the three GMCA milestones to secure funding to deliver the next phase of the Prestwich Village Regeneration Project. Delegating authority to the Director of Law and Governance in consultation with the Executive Director of Place or Director of Regeneration and Project Delivery will enable the contract to be executed without delay and within the required timeframes.
Alternative options considered and rejected:
No alternative way(s) of selecting the demolition contractor has been considered as the tender process was via a framework ensuring procurement was conducted in a fair, transparent and open manner. Delegation to key senior officers ensures expedient appointment of the demolition contractor to meet GMCA timescales. As there is currently no clear alternative route to external funding for the project, other than that which is on offer from the GMCA, meeting their timescales is essential to the success of the project to secure full project delivery.