Design and Demolition Contract for the Demolition of multi storey flat blocks at 341 and 305 Caledonia Road

New Gorbals Housing Association owns 2 multi storey flat blocks located in the Gorbals, Glasgow. These blocks are currently being cleared with occupants being re housed. On completion the blocks are scheduled for demolition.

Each block is 23 storeys with 138 flats/block. They are in a dense urban location with other buildings, including a child care facility, in close proximity. The Association intends to let a demolition contract on a design and demolition basis.

A technical demolition feasibility study setting out details of the structure and potential demolition mechanisms along with a detailed set of employers requirements will form part of the tender documents. Bidders invited to tender will be required to develop detailed proposals for the demolition mechanism(s) It is anticipated that the demolition mechanism(s) will involve the controlled use of explosives and may involve deconstruction/dismantling. The project will also include the clearance of the site including any under-building and substructure.