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A737 The Den Realignment

Transport Scotland

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31 May 2017 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland is seeking tenders for the “A737 The Den Realignment” project, which involves the design, construction, completion, and maintenance of approximately 1km of new single carriageway on the A737 between Beith and Dalry, North Ayrshire. This contract, valued at £5 million, is currently at the active tender stage and submissions are due by 12:00 noon BST on 12 July 2017. The bidding process for this project follows a selective procurement method, specifically a competitive dialogue procedure, and involves stringent criteria regarding the qualifications and experience of the contractors.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and infrastructure sectors, particularly those experienced in trunk road projects and environmental mitigation. Contractors with competencies in engineering, road construction, and project management are well suited to compete, especially those holding relevant accreditations and certifications as outlined in the procurement documents. The inclusion of community benefit requirements also opens avenues for SMEs and other local enterprises to participate in subcontracting and supply chain initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A737 The Den Realignment

Notice Description

Design, construction, completion and maintenance of approximately 1km of new A737 single carriageway at The Den, between Beith and Dalry, North Ayrshire. The proposed cross section is an S2 - Two Lane Single Carriageway Trunk Road as described in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. Works include, but are not limited to, online widening, and offline realignment, of the existing A737 to rural single carriageway (S2) standard, construction of side road junctions including one ghost-island right-turning lane, earthworks including areas of peat consolidation, drainage, road signs & markings, road restraint systems, accommodation works, public utilities, environmental mitigation, a 5 year maintenance period for landscaping and defect rectification following completion. The successful tenderer will not be required to carry out cyclic maintenance. To register your interest in this notice and obtain additional information please visit the following website:

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Ministers has identified the requirement to appoint a suitably experienced economic operator (a "Contractor") to design & build the A737 The Den Realignment located between Beith and Dalry in North Ayrshire, approximately 2.5km south of Manrahead Roundabout, Beith (the "Contract"). It is intended that the Contract will include the design and construction of the works. The construction will last approximately 1 year, followed by a 5 year period of maintenance for landscaping and defect rectification. Transport Scotland will manage the proposed procurement process for the A737 The Den Realignment Contract on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. In the event of the contract award, the Contract will be entered into between the Scottish Ministers and the successful tenderer. The Contract terms and conditions will be based upon Transport Scotland's bespoke design and build contract. Each selected economic operator shall be invited to submit a tender on the same contract terms. The Contractor will be procured through a competitive tender procedure, in accordance with the competitive dialogue procedure as provided for in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Due to project complexity, the contract requires to be performed by a single contractor and as such shall not be divided into lots. To be considered for this Contract economic operators are required to complete the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) in accordance with this Contract Notice. Economic operators shall be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, on the basis of information they have provided within the ESPD. The ESPD can be downloaded via the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). Requirement The scope of works will include, but not limited to: - The design and construction of online widening and offline realignment of the existing A737 to rural single carriageway (S2) standard including ghost-island right-turning lane; - The design and construction of new side road and access road junctions associated with the new offline realignment of the A737 trunk road; - The design and construction of earthworks including areas of peat at either end of the realignment at the tie-ins with the existing road where the potential for differential settlement must be resolved; - Diversionary works for Statutory Undertakers and the like; - Environmental and landscaping mitigation measures; - Construction of a Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) including retention basins and swales; - Stopping up of existing direct accesses and alternative provision made with alternative new means of access; - Traffic management; - Accommodation works; and - All other works associated with a trunk road improvement. Further details pertaining to the technical details of this requirement are contained within the Supplementary Information Document , which can be accessed via the Public Contracts Scotland portal www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. Project Bank Account It is the intention that the project will operate a mandatory Project Bank Account (PBA), a project specific account ring fenced with effective Trust status, for payment of the Contractor and his supply chain. The account shall be opened by the Scottish Ministers with The Royal Bank of Scotland under the Banking Services Framework defined at http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/directory/pscontractcentgovt/BankingServices and in addition it is intended that the PBA shall satisfy the minimum requirements for an effectively constituted Trust under Scots law. The use of a PBA by the Contractor shall be a contractual requirement. Any sub-contractors for which it is agreed shall not be paid through the PBA shall be entitled to payment according to the prompt payment provisions provided within the Contract.. 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-r6ebe6-0000495049
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN284852
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45221111 - Road bridge construction work

45221220 - Culverts

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233120 - Road construction works

45233124 - Trunk road construction work

45233125 - Road junction construction work

45233126 - Grade-separated junction construction work

45233162 - Cycle path construction work

45233224 - Dual carriageway construction work

45233226 - Access road construction work

45233227 - Slip road construction work

45233290 - Installation of road signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
G4 0HF
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
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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