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16 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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28 May 2025 at 01:00

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19 May 2025 at 01:00

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12 May 2025 at 01:00

Tender

03 Apr 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "B714 Upgrading Construction" is being undertaken by North Ayrshire Council. This tender, focused on the "works" category, involves infrastructure improvements to the B714 road network, which connects the A78 Sharphill Roundabout to the A737, south of Dalry. Located in region UKM93, the procurement process has been conducted through an open procedure, with relevant documentation available electronically. The process is currently in the tender update stage, having been recently updated to extend the tender closing date to 9th June 2025, allowing for electronic submissions. The terms for this contract are set within the NEC4 Engineering and Construction framework, with a financial estimate of £26,000,000 for completion over 540 days.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for organisations in the civil engineering and construction industries, particularly those with experience in roadworks and large-scale infrastructure projects. The contract's emphasis on economic suitability, technical capability, and quality assurance means that businesses with robust financial standings, substantial prior experience, and the ability to demonstrate high-calibre project delivery will be well-suited to compete. The involvement of community benefits and sustainable practices can also appeal to businesses aligning with these values, potentially fostering long-term partnerships and regional economic growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

B714 Upgrading Construction

Notice Description

The upgrading of the B714 has been approved as part of a successful North Ayrshire Council (NAC) joint funding bid to the UK Government Funding. The B714 links the Trunk Road network from the A78 Sharphill Roundabout (Three Towns Bypass) to the A737, south of Dalry. NAC have been engaging with the Uk Government Department for Transport (DfT) regarding aspects of the Outline Business Case (OBC). The terms and conditions for the contract will NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract & NAC Model Form Additional Contract Terms. The contract documents are available in the link below: https://northayrshirecouncil-my.sharepoint.com/personal/williamtomelty_north-ayrshire_gov_uk/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fwilliamtomelty_north-ayrshire_gov_uk%2FDocuments%2FTender%20Pack&ga=1

Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed scheme is an infrastructure improvement of the B714, primarily between Girthill Farm (located midway along the B714, between the Sharphill roundabout on the A78 and Dalry) and a new roundabout on Kilwinning Road to the north-west of the existing Hillend roundabout, as shown below.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795214
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547348
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233120 - Road construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,455,544 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20267 months 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
North Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527534
    B714 Upgrading Construction - The upgrading of the B714 has been approved as part of a successful North Ayrshire Council (NAC) joint funding bid to the UK Government Funding. The B714 links the Trunk Road network from the A78 Sharphill Roundabout (Three Towns Bypass) to the A737, south of Dalry. NAC have been engaging with the Uk Government Department for Transport (DfT) regarding aspects of the Outline Business Case (OBC). The terms and conditions for the contract will NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract & NAC Model Form Additional Contract Terms. The contract documents are available in the link below: https://northayrshirecouncil-my.sharepoint.com/personal/williamtomelty_north-ayrshire_gov_uk/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fwilliamtomelty_north-ayrshire_gov_uk%2FDocuments%2FTender%20Pack&ga=1
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547348
    B714 Upgrading Construction - The upgrading of the B714 has been approved as part of a successful North Ayrshire Council (NAC) joint funding bid to the UK Government Funding. The B714 links the Trunk Road network from the A78 Sharphill Roundabout (Three Towns Bypass) to the A737, south of Dalry. NAC have been engaging with the Uk Government Department for Transport (DfT) regarding aspects of the Outline Business Case (OBC). The terms and conditions for the contract will NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract & NAC Model Form Additional Contract Terms. The contract documents are available in the link below: https://northayrshirecouncil-my.sharepoint.com/personal/williamtomelty_north-ayrshire_gov_uk/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fwilliamtomelty_north-ayrshire_gov_uk%2FDocuments%2FTender%20Pack&ga=1

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