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title: "Kincardine Bridge Southern Piled Viaduct Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030888"
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# Kincardine Bridge Southern Piled Viaduct Replacement

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND SOUTH EAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030888

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## Summary

Transport Scotland South East is conducting a procurement process for the Kincardine Bridge Southern Piled Viaduct Replacement on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. The contract entails the replacement of the southern piled viaduct on the A985 Kincardine Bridge and is based on the ICE Conditions of Contract 5th Edition. The procurement stage is active, with a value of £16,000,000. The deadline for submissions is on 14th February 2022, with a tender period end date at 12:00 UTC. The procurement method is a selective restricted procedure, and additional details can be found on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents an opportunity for experienced Main Contractors in bridge construction works to compete for the project. Economic operators must comply with specific standards and regulations, including accreditation requirements, financial standing, and technical abilities. The procurement process aims to select up to five economic operators based on evaluation criteria that consider quality, cost, and community benefits. The successful tenderer will need to demonstrate key expertise, adherence to required standards, and the ability to fulfil the project's complex scope and deliverables.

## Notice

Transport Scotland has identified the requirement to appoint a suitably experienced Main Contractor to undertake the replacement of the southern piled viaduct on the A985 Kincardine Bridge. The works require the demolition of the existing Southern Piled Viaduct of the A985 Kincardine Bridge and replacement with a new five span structure. This will require the design, provision and maintenance of a two directional temporary structure prior to the Southern Piled Viaduct being demolished. The new Southern Piled Viaduct is an Employer's Design.

### 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 wishes to appoint a Main Contractor to undertake the replacement of the southern piled viaduct on the A985 Kincardine Bridge. These works are due to commence in Winter 2022, for a period of approximately 24 months. The Main Contractor will be procured through a competitive tender procedure, in accordance with the restricted procedure as stated in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Due to project complexity, the project requires to be performed by a single contractor and as such shall not be divided into lots. To be considered for this contract economic operators are required to complete the Single Procurement Document (SPD) in accordance with this Contract Notice. Economic operators shall be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, on the basis of information they have provided within the SPD. It is the intention that the project will operate a mandatory Project Bank Account (PBA), a project specific account ring fenced with effective Trust status, for payment of the Contractor and his supply chain. The account shall be opened by the Scottish Ministers with The Royal Bank of Scotland under the Banking Services Framework defined at http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/directory/pscontractcentgovt/BankingServices It is intended that the PBA shall satisfy the minimum requirements for an effectively constituted Trust under Scots law. The use of a PBA by a Contractor shall be a contractual requirement. Any sub-contractors for which it is agreed shall not be paid through the PBA shall be entitled to payment according to the prompt payment provisions provided within the Contract. Project Details This Contract Notice relates to the replacement of the southern piled viaduct of the Kincardine Bridge. The provisional scope of the proposed works will include, but is not limited to: - Fence and gated access to the worksite to prevent public access into the worksite; - Design, design check, provision, operation and maintenance of any temporary works that may be required to carry out the works; - Demolition of the existing southern piled viaduct and its existing steel propping system; - Construction of a replacement southern piled viaduct in accordance with the Employer's design; - Construction of a temporary bridge, with pedestrian footpath, to the west of the southern piled viaduct, to allow continuous two-way traffic and pedestrian access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; - Waterproofing and re-surfacing of the replacement southern piled viaduct; - Provision of Light and Heavy Recovery vehicles for the duration of the works to serve the carriageway with live traffic management; - Development and implementation of a Communications Strategy, working with Traffic Scotland, BEAR Scotland (Transport Scotland's Term Operating Company for the South East Scotland Trunk Road Unit), emergency services, stakeholders and liaison with the local community to minimise any delays, disruption and inconvenience caused, including implementation of environmental mitigation and monitoring measures; - The appointed Contractor shall be required to ensure that the design, construction and completion of the works take account of all measures necessary to protect the environment in accordance with the contract. - All other works generally associated with demolition and construction adjacent to a live trunk road carriageway; - Provision of As-built drawings - Contribution and assistance in developing a scheme specific Health and Safety File. - Traffic Management - Refer to the Tender documents. Additional information: 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. Please refer to the full II.2.14 clause which can be downloaded via the Additional Documents, located within the Additional Notice Options of the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003899-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | £16,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,847,774 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND SOUTH EAST |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0DX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BALFOUR BEATTY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
- 45221110 - Bridge construction work
- 45221111 - Road bridge construction work
- 45262310 - Reinforced-concrete work

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2023 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003899-2023
- 7 Jan 2022 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000496-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/directory/pscontractcentgovt/BankingServices
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000665812
- https://www.balfourbeatty.com
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13185
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.transport.gov.scot/

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