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title: "B714 Upgrading Construction"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fcf7"
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buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# B714 Upgrading Construction

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fcf7

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "B714 Upgrading Construction" project, classified under road construction works with a CPV code of 45233120. This project involves the infrastructure improvement of the B714 road, linking the A78 Sharphill Roundabout to the A737 south of Dalry. The procurement process was conducted using the open procedure method. Notably, this tender was part of a joint funding initiative with the UK Government, reinforcing its strategic importance. The contract was signed on 7th January 2026, awarded to Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd with an active status and a contract value of approximately £23,455,544.94. The project is geographically centred on region UKM93, covering specific aspects of road improvements and requiring compliance with several standards, such as ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the road construction industry, particularly for those with large-scale project experience and capacity to meet robust standards in quality, safety, and environmental management. Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd, being a large enterprise, was deemed suitable given its resources and compliance capabilities. However, subcontracting opportunities may still exist, particularly for firms specialising in specific road construction tasks or related trades. The project's focus on community benefits further enhances its attractiveness, especially for companies committed to enhancing local employment, education, and skills development, fostering an inclusive growth environment.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003690-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,455,544 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233120 - Road construction works

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003690-2026
- 28 May 2025 at 10:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028038-2025
- 19 May 2025 at 08:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022440-2025
- 12 May 2025 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012918-2025
- 12 May 2025 at 11:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020415-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795214
- 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.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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