Award

Award of A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig Archaeological Investigations

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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Award

05 Feb 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland, a national or federal agency based in Glasgow, has awarded a contract for the A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig Archaeological Investigations. This procurement process, classified under the services category and using the open procedure procurement method, has reached the Award stage. The project includes detailed archaeological surveys and assessments to be carried out in the UKM77 region, with Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd, an SME from Edinburgh, being selected for the contract worth GBP 1,969,270.77. The contract was signed on 2nd December 2024, following a competitive bidding process where three bids were received, including non-EU foreign bids.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in archaeology, construction, and related services. By participating in such high-value projects, companies can gain substantial experience and visibility in the public sector, enhancing their business growth prospects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in archaeological investigations and heritage services, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The scope of the project offers diverse engagements, from landscape surveys and historic recording to trial trenching and excavation, providing valuable fieldwork and research experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig Archaeological Investigations

Notice Description

Transport Scotland is looking to undertake further invasive and non-invasive archaeological investigations on the A9 Dualling Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project. Full contract requirements were provided in the competition documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport Scotland is looking to undertake further invasive and non-invasive archaeological investigations on the A9 Dualling Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project. Full contract requirements were provided in the competition documentation. The scope of the archaeological investigations includes the following: - landscape survey - recording of historic building and structures, such as: photographs, elevation drawings and a descriptions of the structure's fabric and chronological phasing. - archaeological trial trenching (including at the Kindallachan Cairn scheduled monument). - archaeological excavation (if required subject to results from trial trenching). - archaeological "strip, map and sample" (if required subject to results from trial trenching). - post excavation assessment, reporting, analysis and publication (this will be required in some form; the scope and scale will depend on extent of archaeological discoveries. - community benefits.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788281
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523311
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,969,270 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
martin.thomson@transport.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412727100

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 2AD
Post Town
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
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUBICON HERITAGE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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