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The government has appointed Deconstruct (UK) to carry out the carefully planned dismantling of Grenfell Tower, under a newly agreed £12.25 million contract extension.
The decision to directly award the contract—without open competition—was made on technical grounds, citing the risks of delay, increased costs, and safety concerns that could arise from appointing a new contractor unfamiliar with the site.
Deconstruct has been continuously involved at Grenfell since 2017, providing structural propping, site clearance, and safety monitoring services. Their long-standing presence and detailed understanding of the site’s complexities were key factors in the government’s decision, with officials describing the firm as uniquely placed to lead the highly sensitive deconstruction works.
The project aims to minimise disruption to the local community, with dust suppression and noise reduction measures planned to avoid the need for more aggressive demolition methods.
Structural assessments have indicated that further delays could worsen the condition of the 24-storey building, increasing the risk to workers and nearby residents.
The newly awarded work builds on Deconstruct’s original £24.5 million maintenance and safety contract, expanding its scope to include full deconstruction of the tower.
Work is expected to begin following the eighth anniversary of the tragedy in June 2025, with the deconstruction programme anticipated to take approximately two years to complete.