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A9 Dualling: Pitlochry to Killiecrankie project

Transport Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

20 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland, acting on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is overseeing the procurement for the A9 Dualling: Pitlochry to Killiecrankie project. This project, located in the region UKM77, aims to transform approximately 6.4 kilometres of the A9 trunk road by converting a single carriageway into a dual carriageway. The initiative, falling under the 'works' industry category, involves complex construction including major structures like underbridges and junctions. Initially due for submission on 4th September 2025, the deadline was extended to 18th September 2025 due to staffing and supplier constraints. Using a competitive dialogue procedure under the selective procurement method, it promotes a detailed competitive process with stages like prequalification, dialogue, and tendering, expected to officially invite submissions from 20th October 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for skilled contractors within the infrastructure and construction sectors. With a project value of £205,000,000, it invites companies experienced in highway constructions and large-scale civil engineering projects to bring forward sustainable and innovative solutions. Businesses equipped with expertise in D2APc standard road projects and similar scale operations stand to benefit. Additionally, providing local employment, engaging SMEs, and ensuring community benefits are central to the procurement's ethos, aligning with sustainable procurement duties under the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. As such, the opportunity not only enhances business growth but also contributes to regional socio-economic objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A9 Dualling: Pitlochry to Killiecrankie project

Notice Description

The Scope involves the dualling of approximately four miles (6.4km) of existing single carriageway on the A9 trunk road between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie. This consists of approximately 4km of online widening and approximately 2km of offline construction. The new/upgraded carriageway will be 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. The project also includes (but is not limited to) construction of two grade separated junctions, construction of two left-in left-out junctions, construction of two major underbridges, demolition and replacement of three existing underbridges, an extension of one existing rail underbridge and construction of one new rail underbridge, provision of five other new underbridges/underpasses, six new retaining walls and fifteen culverts. Additionally, the project involves maintenance works at the existing Tummel underbridge, provision of traffic management, earthworks, road restraint systems, accommodation works, service diversions, fencing, signage, landscaping and environmental mitigation.

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 suitably experienced Contractor to design & build a new dual carriageway from a point approximately 1km south of the existing Tummel underbridge near Pitlochry, to the southern end of the existing dual carriageway at the Pass of Killiecrankie. The contract will include a 260 week period of maintenance after completion of the main works and a 260 week period of landscape establishment following completion of landscape planting. The Contractor will not be required to carry out cyclic maintenance, which shall be carried out by a third party appointed by the Scottish Ministers. The Contractor will be procured through a Competitive Dialogue procedure, in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Transport Scotland will manage the proposed procurement process for the A9 Dualling Pitlochry to Killiecrankie Contract on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. In the event of a Contract award, the Contract will be entered into between the Scottish Ministers and the successful tenderer. The procurement process leading to the award of the Contract will comprise the following: 1. Prequalification (SPD) (approx. 6 weeks) 2. Competitive Dialogue (approx. 33 weeks) 3. Tender (approx. 6 weeks) 4. Award Detailed information regarding the award process and award criteria for the tender phase will be supplied to economic operators who are invited to participate in dialogue. Transport Scotland shall notify Participants when the Competitive Dialogue phase has concluded and invite the Participants who have presented an acceptable solution to submit a final tender. The form of contract is to be an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Option A: priced contract with activity schedule with amendments. Additionally, there will be an employer's design with a re-measurable bill of quantities for maintenance works associated with the existing Tummel Bridge. Contract documentation will be provided at Invitation to Participate in Dialogue (ITPD) stage to shortlisted participants, however the DRAFT conditions of contract will be made available for all economic operators to review within the Information Pack. Refer to Section VI.3) for further information on how to access to the Information Pack. Transport Scotland is providing a DRAFT of its conditions of contract to ensure prospective economic operators are informed as early as possible of the contract. The DRAFT conditions of contract are subject to change and no obligation, liability, duty of care or responsibility to any party is created by or shall arise out of this. Selected Participants, following the Competitive Dialogue stage, shall be invited to submit a final tender on the same contract terms and conditions. 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 (SID) 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. It is intended that the Contract will include the design and construction of the works which will last approximately 195 weeks, followed by a 260 week period of maintenance including defect correction and establishment of landscaping.. 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-r6ebe6-0000804803
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537321
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways

45221111 - Road bridge construction work

45221112 - Railway 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

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

45316110 - Installation of road lighting equipment

45316210 - Installation of traffic monitoring equipment

45454100 - Restoration work

50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£205,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
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
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
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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