GLASGOW—December 11, 2009

Local suppliers set to benefit bringing welcome boost to economy

Following a competitive multi-way tender, City Building (Glasgow) LLP has been awarded a major contract by Cassiltoun Housing Association.

The contract, worth £522,000, will see City Building take on the repairs and maintenance of 1000 houses and flatted accommodation in Cassiltoun, based in the south side of Glasgow, over the next three years.

Local suppliers are also set benefit as City Building continues its ethos of employing businesses in the area to undertake specific elements of the contract.

Laura Edwards of Edwards McDowall, consultants brought in to assist the housing association with the tender process, said there was “…no comparison on quality or price” and that the level of service which City Building could provide, made them the obvious choice to take on the contract.

Willie Docherty, managing director of City Building, said: “This is a significant win for us.

“Cassiltoun has long been considered one of the most forward thinking and established housing associations and we are delighted that they have recognised the unrivalled experience and expertise we can offer, coupled with great value that doesn’t scrimp on quality.”

Charlie Millar, chief executive of Cassiltoun Housing Association, said: “This is a great deal for our tenants. Not only have we secured a long fixed price contract which will help control costs which is so important in the current climate but the service we have previously experienced from City Building has been excellent and we are confident this will improve further as our partnership develops.

“In addition we have secured apprenticeship places for our tenants. My board are delighted with the contract”

City Building will also recruit a new apprentice from the housing association to work on the contract, giving them the chance to gain first hand experience and develop their skills. They will work alongside six other apprentices already undergoing training at City Building and who live in - and know -  Cassiltoun.

The contract will get underway on 1 April 2010.

Media Enquiries
Please contact Mel Brookes, City Building’s Marketing Manager in the first instance on +44 (0)141 287 1956, +44 (0)7734 597296 or e-mail melanie.brookes@citybuildingglasgow.co.uk