Decision details

Salford City Council - Record of Decision

I Paul Dennett, City Mayor, in exercise of the powers contained within the Council Constitution do hereby approve:

1.     Approve the appointment of Eurovia Infrastructure Limited, subject to Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) approval of a Full Business Case and Delivery Agreement at a cost of £1,757,875.04, to undertake the main works on the Liverpool Street Corridor project.

2.     Approve the creation of a purchase order to Eurovia Infrastructure Limited, to the value of £1,757,875.04, to enable payments to be made to the contractor

3.     Approval of a risk allocation totalling £391,400.00

4.     Approve the ‘Construction Phase Supervision and Management Fees’ totalling £206,960.81 and Approve the engagement with and subsequent appointment of AECOM to provide NEC Project Management support for the project.

5.     Approve the ‘Statutory Undertaker Diversion’ costs associated with the project totalling, £346,758.64 and approve the creation of the necessary Purchase Orders.

6.     Approve the ‘Other Costs’ associated with the project delivery totalling £87,228.56 and approve the creation of any required Purchase Orders.

The Reasons are:

Liverpool Street between Albion Way and Oldfield Road is a key corridor in terms of transport and regeneration and is likely to undergo significant change in the coming years in terms of its use, function and character. Investment in the corridor is needed to support and act as a catalyst for this transformation. The proposed changes to the corridor ensure that it can safely and effectively accommodate all modes while supporting greater levels of walking and cycling and being future proofed for the anticipated changes that the redevelopment of the area will bring. It will also improve the attractiveness of the corridor and act as a catalyst for regeneration.

Options considered and rejected were:

Do Nothing, this would mean people travelling in this area, particularly those from the local community would be more likely use a car, resulting in more air pollution and  congestion. This would be a missed opportunity to enhance the options for sustainable travel to support active travel and healthier lifestyles as the regeneration of this area continues.

Assessment of Risk: Medium

Detailed designs have been drawn up for the project and the submitted tender price reflects this.

A risk management process is in place, with a project risk allocation identified. Risk will be monitored throughout the project delivery and with the risk allocation in place, it will allow for timely resolutions of any change that may occur when on site in a cost-effective manner.

The source of funding is:

The scheme is to be funded from Capital funding allocations via Growth Deal 2, Mayors Challenge Fund and Local Match.

Legal Advice obtained: Tony Hatton, Principal Solicitor

Financial Advice obtained: Natalie Birchall, Finance Officer

Procurement Advice obtained: Heather Stanton, Category Manager

HR Advice obtained: Not applicable

Climate Change Implications obtained: in consultation with Michael Hemmingway, Principal Officer Climate Change

The following documents have been used to assist the decision process:

Report to Lead Member for Planning and Sustainable Development 8th January 2019
Procurement Board Report of 5th August 2020

Procurement Board Report of 6th January 2021

Contact Officer: Matthew Mollart – Infrastructure Team

Telephone number: 0161 779 6184

This matter is not subject to consideration by another Lead Member.

The appropriate Scrutiny Committee to call-in the decision is the Growth and Prosperity Scrutiny Panel.

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*         This decision was published on 7^th January 2021.

*         This decision will come in force at 4.00 p.m. on 14^th January 2021 unless it is called-in in accordance with the Decision Making Process Rules.