1. That the outcome of the soft market testing relating to EV charge points in Trafford be noted.

2. That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Place, in consultation with the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy and the Corporate Director for Finance and Systems, to agree the final form of the procurement documents and commence the procurement exercise.

3. That it be noted that a further report will be brought back to the Executive on the conclusion of the procurement with a final business case, and to seek approval to award the contract.