GCC004590CPU - M8 Pedestrian Footbridge - Sighthill

Descriptions

The appointment of a lead contractor to construct a new pedestrian footbridge over the M8 motorway, Glasgow. The scope of the lead contractor’s appointment shall include the following key aspects: - Safe demolition and sustainable removal of the existing footbridge over M8. - Safe demolition and sustainable removal of the existing high mast motorway lighting column/base and the safe construction and installation of two new high mast lighting columns/bases. - Fabrication and erection of a new weathered steel footbridge over the M8 and all associated works. - Construction of south approaches including earthworks, bridge approach ramps, retaining walls, drainage with SUDS, public realm and landscaping works. - Construction of north approaches including earthworks, bridge approach ramps, retaining walls, SUDS, public realm and landscaping works. - Obtaining and maintaining all necessary consents and approvals from the Local Authority, Transport Scotland and their agent Transerv at each stage of the project for the differing elements of traffic management. - Liaison with public utility companies. Management of utility diversions and protection measures, in particular on a live motorway environment. - Liaison with other on-site Contractors and provide all necessary project management in performance of the works including cost control, change and risk management and performance against the programme as well as appropriate consideration of sustainability and environmental management. Further information can be found within the Invitation to Participate document.