Project for the Design & Construction of the 'Heart of the Campus'

Tender description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for a Project for the Design & Construction of the 'Heart of the Campus' (UOS-22944-2022) at the University of Strathclyde. Lot 1: The project seeks to redevelop and improve Rottenrow Gardens to provide publicly accessible open space with improved connectivity. The proposals include, however, are not limited to, provision of: - The development of an improved public space, and ‘pedestrian-first’ connectivity at the heart of the University of Strathclyde campus in Glasgow city centre; - The ‘stopping-up’ (de-adoption) and pedestrianisation of Rottenrow, North Portland Street, and Richmond Street, including landscaping, public realm works, and parking reconfiguration (including parking, and EV charging points), and associated infrastructure; - Improved universal access, and regrading of the gardens; - A new east-west covered walkway providing shelter and shade; - Increased / improved seating, and event space; - Improved security in the space with improved sightlines, wayfinding, and CCTV coverage; and - Extensive planting and tree work to improve health, wellbeing, and biodiversity; rain gardens for improved surface water management. Additional information: Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.