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A9 Tay Crossing to Ballinluig - Cranage (Contract Lift)

WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING LTD

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30 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd, a notable buyer in Motherwell, UK, focusing on civil engineering works. The tender titled "A9 Tay Crossing to Ballinluig - Cranage (Contract Lift)" falls under the works category within the industry of general public services. It targets the completion of contract lift works along the A9 from Tay Crossing to Ballinluig. The project is in the tender stage, with an open procedure as the procurement method, and written submissions being accepted. The tender period concludes on 7th August 2026 at 12:00 GMT, the same day bid opening and the award period commence. This project is stationed in the UK, specifically in the region UKM77.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth to businesses specialising in construction and engineering, especially those adept in contract lift operations. Qualified applicants should possess technical proficiency and a robust portfolio that demonstrates experience, financial soundness, accreditations, and compliance with National Highway Sector Schemes and other standards. The bid process encourages competitive pricing and innovative solutions, whereby companies capable of delivering within a 900-day contract period could find this particularly advantageous. Moreover, community benefits are embraced, adding value for enterprises contributing to social outcomes alongside fulfilling technical requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A9 Tay Crossing to Ballinluig - Cranage (Contract Lift)

Notice Description

Contract Lift Works for A9 Tay Crossing to Ballinluig.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838896
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561270
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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

42414100 - Cranes

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
30 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20261 day to go
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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