This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Aug 2025 at 12:10

Tender

27 Mar 2024 at 09:55

Planning

21 Mar 2023 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The construction contract for the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation District Scotland South (AMIDS South) has been awarded as of 27th August 2025 by Renfrewshire Council, located in Paisley, Scotland. This procurement stage, now in the award phase, concerns significant engineering works aimed at enhancing connectivity between Paisley, AMIDS, and other strategic locations. The contract is assigned under competitive negotiation procedures and involves extensive upgrades, including road and bridge construction. Important project milestones include the completion of works in time for the new Paisley Grammar School Campus by 30th May 2026. Final negotiations were conducted under strict Scottish regulations, ensuring transparency and fairness as per the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in civil engineering, construction, and infrastructure development. With an awarded value of over £34 million, firms specializing in roadworks, bridge construction, and engineering design will find substantial growth potential in partnering on this project. The focus on sustainable infrastructure that improves access and transportation could provide numerous ancillary opportunities for subcontractors, particularly those experienced in environmental enhancements and community engagement strategies. The emphasis on local economic stimulation offers additional benefits for companies aiming to expand in the Renfrewshire region, leveraging improved transportation links to bolster business operations and community prosperity.

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Notice Title

Construction works for the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation District Scotland South (AMIDS South)

Notice Description

The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) South plays a key role in completing Renfrewshire Council's proposed network of infrastructure projects by connecting the town of Paisley (population, circa 77,000), the largest local settlement, by all modes to AMIDS some 3km distance from the town centre and other nearby settlements of Renfrew and Inchinnan (and beyond) and providing direct links to existing and planned active travel routes (ATR). The over-arching AMIDS South project objectives are: Stimulation of increased economy and development activity in Paisley and the wider area, Attract and retain an increased working age population in the local area, Improve strategic, gateway and local access connections and perceptions between: Paisley Town Centre, Paisley Gilmour Street, AMIDS, /Glasgow Airport and the neighbouring communities. Improve integration of the area and key institutions (such as West College Scotland): north and south of Paisley Gilmour Street and east and west of the White Cart and Capture the benefits of major infrastructure improvements and associated development for Paisley Town Centre, Paisley, Renfrewshire and reinforce the value of planned investment at AMIDS. The AMIDS south project will provide new and more direct links to the proposed new Secondary School and Community Campus for the communities west of the White Cart Water. The proposed works for AMIDS South construction comprise: Upgrade and widening of approximately 1.7km existing road including new road infrastructure - North to South Route including new sewer structure, Upgrade of existing retaining walls for riverbank retention work at east-bank of White Cart Water, Construction of a new 93-meter span steel arch bridge over the White Cart Water and Construction of a new offline road over 550m - East to West Route. For details refer to drawing numbers: AMIDSS-AMEY-HGN-DR-CH-000002 to 000004 - General Arrangements Main components are summarised in Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements and "AMIDSS Scope Part 1 - Final - Stage 1" as contained in the Suppliers Attachment Area. General information on the Project can be found here: Paisley to AMIDS transport links - Renfrewshire Website

Lot Information

Lot 1

The AMIDS South construction works contract is intended to be in the form of an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract Option A Fixed Priced Contract with an Activity Schedule including X optional and Z additional and amended clauses. The works are primarily Employer's design with Contractor's Design Portions. In the event the Council requires to enter into negotiation to improve tenders, the Council may consider including additional elements of Contractor's Design such as the White Cart Crossing bridge. The construction programme is anticipated to be 24 months with a 24 months defects period. There will be a key date for completion of the works contained in Zone X which includes the pedestrian and vehicular access for the new Paisley Grammar School Campus by 30 May 2026. Planning consent for the project is in place and the Contractor will be directly responsible for discharging a number of planning consent conditions as detailed in the Scope. The proposed works for AMIDS South construction comprise: Upgrade and widening of approximately 1.7km existing road including new road infrastructure - North to South Route including new sewer structure, Upgrade of existing retaining walls for riverbank retention work at east-bank of White Cart Water, Construction of a new 93-meter span steel arch bridge over the White Cart Water and Construction of a new offline road over 550m - East to West Route. Full details of the works can be found in the document titled "AMIDSS Scope Part 1 - Final - Stage 1". The draft conditions of contract are included with the ITP documents. These may be subject to change as the scope, drawings and specifications for the work are finalised. Final versions will be published in the ITT. Further information on the negotiation process will be provided to Bidders selected to submit a tender in the initial ITT. Additional information: The Council is conducting the procurement process under the competitive procedure with negotiation in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the Council's Standing Orders Relating to Contracts. The SPD Information and Instructions, contained in the Suppliers Attachment Area on the PCS-Tender System, provides Bidders with detailed information on the Project.

Options: The Council intends to procure the Gallowhill Cycle Link as part of a separate procurement process, however reserves the right to instruct this as a variation to the scope for this contract or award directly to the appointed contractor subject to Council assessment of best value.

Renewal: Extensions of time as permitted by the conditions of contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b4a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051568-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

44212100 - Bridge

45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45221111 - Road bridge construction work

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233120 - Road construction works

45233121 - Main road construction works

45233123 - Secondary road construction work

45233125 - Road junction construction work

45233220 - Surface work for roads

45233221 - Road-surface painting work

45233290 - Installation of road signs

45233294 - Installation of road signals

45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths

45233320 - Foundation work for roads

45316110 - Installation of road lighting equipment

71300000 - Engineering services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,714,649 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
14 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2025 - 29 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JD
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Farrans Construction trading as a division of Northstone (NI) Limited

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