Report - Contract Authorisation Report for Howard Street Demolition (RC-CPU-25-127)
Renfrewshire Council · 11 June 2026
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PUBLIC ___________________________________________________________________ To: Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board On: 11 June 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: The Director of Finance and Resources and the Director of Environment, Housing and Infrastructure ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: Contract Authorisation Report for Howard Street Demolition (RC-CPU- 25-127) _________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek the approval of the Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board to award a Works Contract for Howard Street Demolition (RC-CPU-25-127) to Dem- Master Demolition Limited (Company no SC165457) 1.2 The recommendation to award the Contract follows a mini-competition in accordance with the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement for Demolition and Deconstruction Works, reference 1323, and the Renfrewshire Council Standing Orders Relating to Contracts 1 January 2026 for a below Regulated Works Contract. 1.3 A Contract Strategy was approved by the Strategic Category Manager 09 March 2026, and the Head of Facilities and Property Services on 10 March 2026. _________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board:
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PUBLIC 2.1 Authorises the Head of Corporate Governance to award a Works Contract for Howard Street Demolition, (RC-CPU-25-127) to Dem- Master Demolition Limited (Company no SC165457). 2.2 Authorises the Tendered Contract Sum of £294,080 excluding VAT. 2.3 Notes that the Date for Commencement of the Works is 06 July 2026 and the Date for Completion is 18 December 2026. Any changes to these dates will be confirmed in the Council’s Letter of Acceptance. _________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Background 3.1 This procurement exercise is for the appointment of a contractor to facilitate the Demolition and site clearance of properties at 9 Ladyburn St, 8-10 Howard St, 12 Howard St, 35-37 & 41-43 McKerrell St. (collectively known as the Howard Street Demolition for the purpose of this Contract). 3.2 It was identified that the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement, Demolition and Deconstruction Works, reference 1323 (“Framework”), was best suited for this contract. This Framework has a lot specific to Demolition and Deconstruction Works between £101,000 - £500,000: Lot 2. This procurement exercise was conducted as a mini-competition and was conducted in accordance with the conditions of use set out in the Framework and the Renfrewshire Council Standing Orders Relating to Contracts. 3.3 The tender was issued on 13 March 2026 to the seven suppliers appointed onto Lot 2 of the Framework. 3.4 By the closing date set for return of electronic tender submissions, 12 noon on 31 March 2026, all seven suppliers had submitted a response. 3.5 The seven tender submissions were each evaluated against the Award Criteria of 40% Quality and 60% Price. 3.6 The scores relative to the Award Criteria for each of the seven tender submissions are noted below: Company Quality (60%) Price (40%) Total (100%) Dem-Master Demolition Limited (co.no SC165457) 57.92% 40.00% 97.92% Caskie Limited (co.no SC294508) 50.00% 36.35% 86.35% JCJ (Demolition & Construction) Limited 50.00% 29.81% 79.81%
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PUBLIC (co.no. SC117394) George Beattie & Sons Limited (co.no. SC057649) 41.25% 29.49% 70.74% Reigart Contracts Limited (co.no. SC110881) 41.25% 17.90% 59.15% Central Demolition Limited (co.no.SC172244) 25% 30.33% 55.33% David Morton (Larbert) Limited (co.no.SC059245) 41.25% 13.14% 54.39% 3.7 The evaluation of tender submissions received identified that the submission by Dem-Master Demolition Limited was the most economically advantageous tender. 3.8 The form of Contract in use for this Contract is the SBCC Minor Works Building Contract without Quantities for use in Scotland 2016 Edition and amended by the Employer’s Amendments. 3.9 The costs for the Contract will be met through the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) financial plan as per previous reports to the Communities and Housing Policy Board. 3.10 Community Benefits were requested as part of the procurement process and Dem-Master Demolition Limited confirmed that the following Community Benefit would be made available to the Council for this Contract. Community Benefit Outcome Description No of People / Activities Financial Support for a Social Enterprise or other approved community initiative 2 . _________________________________________________________________________________ Implications of the Report 1. Financial - The approved contract value is £294,080.00 excluding VAT. This will be met through the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Programme budget. 2. HR & Organisational Development - None directly arising from this report. 3. Community/Council Planning – • Our Renfrewshire is thriving – Making sure the infrastructure is in place to support growth in local economy and population (such as housing, transport and schools)
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PUBLIC • Place - working together to enhance wellbeing across communities - Ensuring Renfrewshire has the supply of green, high-quality, affordable, cross-tenure homes in the right places to meet current and future demands • Economy - building an inclusive, green and resilient economy (matching people, skills and opportunities)- Improving lives and securing wellbeing through a stronger, inclusive and sustainable economy, being creative, imaginative and linking opportunities to enhance the benefits for Renfrewshire • Green - leading Renfrewshire to Net Zero - Integrating climate considerations into our long term strategic and financial planning as an organisation 4. Legal - The Procurement of this Contract was conducted as a below Regulated (Works) Mini-Competition Procedure in accordance with the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement for Demolition and Deconstruction Works, reference 1323, and the Council’s Standing Orders Relating to Contracts 1 January 2026 for a below Regulated Works Contract. The Council Employer’s Amendments issued with the mini-competition have modified the published terms (SBCC Minor Works Building Contract without Quantities for use in Scotland 2016 Edition) used for this Contract. 5. Property/Assets – This demolition will support the plan for the cleared site, which will be developed in conjunction with the local community as part of the neighbourhood renewal process for the Howard Street area. 6. Information Technology - None directly arising from this report 7. Equality & Human Rights The recommendations contained within this report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights. No negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of individuals’ human rights have been identified arising from the recommendations contained in the report. If required following implementation, the actual impact of the recommendations and the mitigating actions will be reviewed and monitored, and the results of the assessment will be published on the Council’s website. 8. Health & Safety – Dem-Master Demolition Limited Health and Safety credentials were evaluated by the Council’s Corporate Health & Safety team and met the requirements regarding Health & Safety
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PUBLIC 9. Procurement – The procurement procedures outlined within this report ensures that the Council meets its statutory requirements in respect of procurement procedures, efficiency, and modern Government. 10. Risk – Dem-Master Demolition Limited insurance has been assessed and evaluated to confirm they meet the minimum requirements regarding insurance risk. 11. Privacy Impact - None directly arising from this report. 13. Climate Risk – To mitigate against climate risk, Dem-Master Demolition Limited; • Will segregate waste using a licensed Waste Management Contractor. • Materials that can be recycled on site will be recycled or reused elsewhere in the project, subject to compliance with appropriate specification and in accordance with any site waste management plan. • Site management will monitor dust emissions daily ensuring appropriate methods to damp down debris using pressure washers to minimise dust generated and water canon to suppress any airborne particles that do arise. Dem-Master Demolition Limited is also required as per the Specification to: • Provide a site-specific waste management plan to reflect the key elements of the waste hierarchy i.e. Prevention, Re-use, Recycling, Recovery & Disposal. • Comply with all requirements stipulated by ISO14001 standards across the project in terms of environmental best practice. • All on site waste management will be in line with the requirements of the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012, with Zero Waste to be applied where possible. 14. Children’s Rights - None directly arising from this report 15. Cosla Policy Position – No COSLA Policy Position implications have arisen or are anticipated.
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PUBLIC _________________________________________________________ List of Background Papers (a) None ___________________________________________________________________ Author: Stephanie McKay, Procurement Assistant Stephanie.mckay@renfrewshire.gov.uk