Tender

A9 Tay Crossing to Ballinluig - SC48 Drainage Contractor

WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING LTD

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "A9 Tay Crossing to Ballinluig - SC48 Drainage Contractor" is currently at the tender stage. This project is managed by Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd, a central purchasing body based in Motherwell, UK, known for providing general public services. The tender involves works in the construction industry, specifically focusing on drainage services. Proposals are to be submitted by 4th February 2026, with the contract award process beginning immediately thereafter. The project's location is between the A9 Tay Crossing and Ballinluig in the UK, and the procurement method is an open procedure, requiring written submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those with expertise in drainage services and sufficient plant and labour resources. Companies experienced in public infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete for this contract, offering a substantial contract duration of 900 days without options for renewal or variants. Participating firms need to demonstrate technical capability, experience, financial stability, and compliance with relevant standards, making it an attractive opportunity for well-established organisations aiming to expand their presence in public sector infrastructure works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A9 Tay Crossing to Ballinluig - SC48 Drainage Contractor

Notice Description

Drainage Subcontract Package for A9 Tay Crossing to Ballinluig. Plant and Labour only

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821972
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548258
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45111240 - Ground-drainage work

45232450 - Drainage construction works

45233224 - Dual carriageway construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
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
WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
3112-procurement@willsbros.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 4WQ
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Further Information

Notice Documents

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