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Award

15 Jan 2019 at 00:00

Tender

31 Aug 2017 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland, located in Glasgow, is conducting a procurement process for the "A9 Berriedale Braes Improvement" project. This initiative falls under the transport industry category and involves the design, construction, completion, and maintenance of approximately 530m of new single carriageway on the A9. The current procurement stage is the Award phase, with the contract awarded on 7 January 2019. The project has a total value of £5,956,459.09 and is expected to include a five-year maintenance period following its completion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction and civil engineering businesses, especially those with experience in roadworks and related infrastructure projects. Companies that specialise in large-scale construction, environmental mitigation, and maintenance services will find this project particularly relevant. Additionally, businesses focusing on community engagement and sustainable practices may thrive by participating in this procurement process, as community benefits are also included in the contract requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

A9 Berriedale Braes Improvement

Notice Description

Design, construction, completion, and maintenance of approximately 530m of new A9 single carriageway at Berriedale Braes, located North of Helmsdale and South of Dunbeath. The proposed cross section is based on S2 - Two Lane Single Carriageway Trunk Road as described in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. Works include, but are not limited to, construction of mostly offline single carriageway involving; earthworks, including soil and rock slope reinforcement; piling if required; road signs & markings; road restraint systems; accommodation works; public utilities; environmental mitigation; and 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: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 a suitable experienced economic operator (a "Contractor") to design and build the A9 Berriedale Braes Improvement , located on the A9 North of Helmsdale and South of Dunbeath. Transport Scotland will manage the proposed procurement process for the A9 Berriedale Braes Improvement 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. It is intended that the Contract will include the design and construction of the works which will last approximately 1 year followed by a 5 year period of maintenance for landscaping and defect rectification. The Contractor will be procured through a competitive tender procedure, in accordance with the competitive dialogue procedure as stated in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Due to project complexity, the project requires to be performed by a single consultant 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). Scope of Works The scope of works will include, but not be limited to: -Design and construction of mostly offline realignment of the A9 trunk road at Berriedale to single two way carriageway standard; -Design and construction of associated earthworks slopes, which may include blasting of rock, rock bolts, soil nails, reinforced earth, piling, rock fall netting, and deep cuttings up to a depth of approximately 14m; -Design and construction of associated access roads, pedestrian access, a new lay-by, road signs & markings, and road restraint systems; -Construction of a Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) including detention basin, filter drains, and vortex separator; -Diversionary works for statutory undertakers and the like; -Environmental and landscaping mitigation measures, within a significantly environmentally constrained site; -Traffic Management; -Accommodation works; -All other works associated with a trunk road improvement 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 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000509922
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342098
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233120 - Road construction works

45233121 - Main road construction works

45233124 - Trunk road construction work

45233140 - Roadworks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,956,459 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294236&idx=2
    5th September 2017 - A9 Berriedale Braes Improvement - ESPD - OJEU number not included
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294236&idx=3
    5th September 2017 - A9 Berriedale Braes Improvement - ESPD - Updated to include OJEU number
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294236&idx=1
    2nd September 2017 - Economic and Financial Standing Evaluation Criteria Ratios and Scoring
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294236
    A9 Berriedale Braes Improvement - Design, construction, completion, and maintenance of approximately 530m of new A9 single carriageway at Berriedale Braes, located North of Helmsdale and South of Dunbeath. The proposed cross section is based on S2 - Two Lane Single Carriageway Trunk Road as described in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. Works include, but are not limited to, construction of mostly offline single carriageway involving; earthworks, including soil and rock slope reinforcement; piling if required; road signs & markings; road restraint systems; accommodation works; public utilities; environmental mitigation; and 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: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342098
    A9 Berriedale Braes Improvement - Design, construction, completion, and maintenance of approximately 530m of new A9 single carriageway at Berriedale Braes, located North of Helmsdale and South of Dunbeath. The proposed cross section is based on S2 - Two Lane Single Carriageway Trunk Road as described in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. Works include, but are not limited to, construction of mostly offline single carriageway involving; earthworks, including soil and rock slope reinforcement; piling if required; road signs & markings; road restraint systems; accommodation works; public utilities; environmental mitigation; and 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: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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