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A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement

Transport Scotland

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19 Jun 2026 at 12:03

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Jun 2026 at 09:00

Tender Notice
Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 15:50

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement, facilitated by Transport Scotland, is aimed at enhancing the highway infrastructure between Perth and Inverness. This procurement, classified under 'construction work for highways, roads,' includes the design and construction of five crucial sections of the A9 Dualling Programme. The overall project value is estimated at GBP 1.936 billion. The framework is set up as a multi-supplier arrangement and is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for works less than GBP 400 million and Lot 2 for works greater than GBP 400 million. This procurement is at the tender update stage with a new deadline set for 13 July 2026. The procurement method follows a restricted procedure and seeks to select economic operators through a two-stage process involving prequalification and tender stages.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for firms adept in large-scale construction projects. It is well-suited for experienced contractors with capabilities in highway construction, bridge building, and transportation infrastructure development. Given the project's scope and value, companies with strong financial standing and technical proficiency in civil engineering and project management can greatly benefit. Furthermore, this framework puts emphasis on community benefits, which could advantageously involve SMEs, third sector organisations, and promote sustainable practices. The requirement for engagement in fair work practices and the provision of community benefits aligns with Transport Scotland's commitment to fostering social, environmental, and economic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Transport Scotland has identified a need to establish a Framework Agreement to deliver the design and construction of the following five sections of the A9 Dualling Programme between Perth and Inverness. - Pass of Birnam to Tay Crossing (8.4km) - Lot 1 - Killiecrankie to Glen Garry (22km) - Lot 2 - Glen Garry to Crubenmore (20.5km) - Lot 1 - Crubenmore to Kincraig (16.5km) - Lot 1, and - Dalraddy to Slochd (25km) - Lot 2 The procurement comprises the establishment of a multi-supplier Framework Agreement with a number of suitable contractors to deliver the design and construction of the contracts noted above. The Scope for each contract under the framework will vary however the work for each contract generally involves upgrading of the relevant section of carriageway to Dual 2 lane All-purpose roads Sub-category c (D2APc) standard, in accordance with 'CD 109 Highway Link Design' within the UK Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and constructing relevant bridges, junctions, culverts and other road assets. The Framework Agreement is divided into 2 Lots, by estimated value of the individual call off contracts. Further information on the contracts can be found in the Supplementary Information Document (published with the PIN). Economic Operators may tender for one or both lots. There is no limitation on the number of lots that may be awarded to any one tenderer. An SPD and associated Supplementary Information Document for those wishing to tender to be on one or both Lots of the Framework is published with this Contract Notice

Lot Information

A9 Dualling: Delivery Framework Agreement: Lot 1 works less than 400,000,000 GBP

Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland has identified the requirement to appoint suitably experienced Framework Contractors to carry out the design & construction of sections of the A9 Dualling Programme to achieve the 2026 Delivery Plan. The Framework Contractors will be procured through a Restricted procedure, in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Transport Scotland will manage the proposed procurement process for the A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. In the event of a Framework Agreement being concluded, the Framework Agreement will be entered into between the Scottish Ministers and the successful tenderers. This is a two stage procedure, comprising a prequalification stage and a tender stage. Detailed information regarding the award process and award criteria for the tender phase will be supplied to Economic Operators who are invited to tender. The intended Conditions of Contract will be the NEC4 Framework Contract, with the call off contracts using either the NEC4 Option A or NEC4 Option C contracts with Early Contractor Involvement, both with amendments which will be confirmed to Framework Contractors during the call for competition under the Framework Agreement. To be considered for the prequalification stage, Economic Operators are required to complete and submit a Single Procurement Document (SPD) in accordance with this Contract Notice and the Supplementary Information Document which can be accessed via the Additional Documents located within the Additional Notice Options, this can be downloaded via the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). Economic Operators shall be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, on the basis of the information they have provided within the SPD Additional information: Economic operators who initially meet but then subsequently fails to meet the objective criteria, prior to contract award, shall be excluded. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

A9 Dualling: Delivery Framework Agreement: Lot 2 works greater than 400,000,000 GBP

Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland has identified the requirement to appoint suitably experienced Framework Contractors to carry out the design & construction of sections of the A9 Dualling Programme to achieve the 2026 Delivery Plan. The Framework Contractors will be procured through a Restricted procedure, in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Transport Scotland will manage the proposed procurement process for the A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. In the event of a Framework Agreement being concluded, the Framework Agreement will be entered into between the Scottish Ministers and the successful tenderers. This is a two stage procedure, comprising a prequalification stage and a tender stage. Detailed information regarding the award process and award criteria for the tender phase will be supplied to Economic Operators who are invited to tender. The intended Conditions of Contract will be the NEC4 Framework Contract, with the call off contracts using either the NEC4 Option A or NEC4 Option C contracts with Early Contractor Involvement, both with amendments which will be confirmed to Framework Contractors during the call for competition under the Framework Agreement. To be considered for the prequalification stage, Economic Operators are required to complete and submit a Single Procurement Document (SPD) in accordance with this Contract Notice and the Supplementary Information Document which can be accessed via the Additional Documents located within the Additional Notice Options, this can be downloaded via the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). Economic Operators shall be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, on the basis of the information they have provided within the SPD Additional information: Economic operators who initially meet but then subsequently fails to meet the objective criteria, prior to contract award, shall be excluded. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057993-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

45112100 - Trench-digging work

45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45221111 - Road bridge construction work

45221112 - Railway bridge construction work

45221220 - Culverts

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

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233120 - Road construction works

45233124 - Trunk road construction work

45233125 - Road junction construction work

45233128 - Roundabout construction work

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233162 - Cycle path construction work

45233222 - Paving and asphalting works

45233224 - Dual carriageway construction work

45233226 - Access road construction work

45233280 - Erection of road-barriers

45233290 - Installation of road signs

45246200 - Riverbank protection works

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

45316210 - Installation of traffic monitoring equipment

45454100 - Restoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,936,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,929,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 7ER
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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