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Demolition Works Former Wilkinsons & Shopmobility Unit/ 10-12 Gaolgate St/Residual Works at former Guildhall Shopping Centre, Stafford Town Centre

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2026 at 14:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Staffordshire County Council involves the demolition works at the former Wilkinsons and Shopmobility Unit, 10-12 Gaolgate Street, and residual works at the Guildhall Shopping Centre located in Stafford Town Centre, West Midlands. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6088, classified under the CPV code 45111100 for demolition work. The tender reached the award stage on 24th June 2026, with Connell Brothers Limited securing the contract valued at £893,474. The contract period is set to commence on 6th July 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2026. This timeline closely follows the tender period's end date on 26th February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the demolition and construction industry. Companies experienced in large-scale demolition projects, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria, stand to gain considerably from participating in such contracts. The project phases offer potential for sustained business growth and the possibility of establishing long-term relationships with prominent public sector bodies such as Staffordshire County Council. Participating in such contracts not only enhances business portfolios but also opens doors to future public procurement ventures within this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Demolition Works Former Wilkinsons & Shopmobility Unit/ 10-12 Gaolgate St/Residual Works at former Guildhall Shopping Centre, Stafford Town Centre

Notice Description

The project is broken down into phases, and each phase will commence at different times. * Phase 1A - Soft strip and demolition of former Wilko store & Shopmobility unit, Broad Street, Stafford to form development platform. * Phase 1B - Soft strip and demolition of 10-12 Gaolgate Street, Stafford (GF store and upper floors) to form development platform. * Phase 1C - Facade Retention to Guildhall Shopping Centre Entrance (off Crabbery Street) followed by demolition of 2 storey retail units, associated concrete frame structure and glazed roof to rear of this. Tenders were invited using the Framework Agreement: CCS Framework RM6088 Construction Works and Associated Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e10fe3d-e62d-49d2-becb-2bee349a7aee
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45111100 - Demolition work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£893,474 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£893,474 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNELL BROTHERS

Further Information

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