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title: "A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement"
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# A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0605ec

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## Summary

The A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement, facilitated by Transport Scotland, is aimed at enhancing the highway infrastructure between Perth and Inverness. This procurement, classified under 'construction work for highways, roads,' includes the design and construction of five crucial sections of the A9 Dualling Programme. The overall project value is estimated at GBP 1.936 billion. The framework is set up as a multi-supplier arrangement and is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for works less than GBP 400 million and Lot 2 for works greater than GBP 400 million. This procurement is at the tender update stage with a new deadline set for 13 July 2026. The procurement method follows a restricted procedure and seeks to select economic operators through a two-stage process involving prequalification and tender stages.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for firms adept in large-scale construction projects. It is well-suited for experienced contractors with capabilities in highway construction, bridge building, and transportation infrastructure development. Given the project's scope and value, companies with strong financial standing and technical proficiency in civil engineering and project management can greatly benefit. Furthermore, this framework puts emphasis on community benefits, which could advantageously involve SMEs, third sector organisations, and promote sustainable practices. The requirement for engagement in fair work practices and the provision of community benefits aligns with Transport Scotland's commitment to fostering social, environmental, and economic growth.

## Notice

Transport Scotland has identified a need to establish a Framework Agreement to deliver the design and construction of the following five sections of the A9 Dualling Programme between Perth and Inverness. - Pass of Birnam to Tay Crossing (8.4km) - Lot 1 - Killiecrankie to Glen Garry (22km) - Lot 2 - Glen Garry to Crubenmore (20.5km) - Lot 1 - Crubenmore to Kincraig (16.5km) - Lot 1, and - Dalraddy to Slochd (25km) - Lot 2 The procurement comprises the establishment of a multi-supplier Framework Agreement with a number of suitable contractors to deliver the design and construction of the contracts noted above. The Scope for each contract under the framework will vary however the work for each contract generally involves upgrading of the relevant section of carriageway 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 and constructing relevant bridges, junctions, culverts and other road assets. The Framework Agreement is divided into 2 Lots, by estimated value of the individual call off contracts. Further information on the contracts can be found in the Supplementary Information Document (published with the PIN). Economic Operators may tender for one or both lots. There is no limitation on the number of lots that may be awarded to any one tenderer. An SPD and associated Supplementary Information Document for those wishing to tender to be on one or both Lots of the Framework is published with this Contract Notice

### Lot Information

A9 Dualling: Delivery Framework Agreement: Lot 1 works less than 400,000,000 GBP

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 suitably experienced Framework Contractors to carry out the design & construction of sections of the A9 Dualling Programme to achieve the 2026 Delivery Plan. The Framework Contractors will be procured through a Restricted procedure, in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Transport Scotland will manage the proposed procurement process for the A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. In the event of a Framework Agreement being concluded, the Framework Agreement will be entered into between the Scottish Ministers and the successful tenderers. This is a two stage procedure, comprising a prequalification stage and a tender stage. Detailed information regarding the award process and award criteria for the tender phase will be supplied to Economic Operators who are invited to tender. The intended Conditions of Contract will be the NEC4 Framework Contract, with the call off contracts using either the NEC4 Option A or NEC4 Option C contracts with Early Contractor Involvement, both with amendments which will be confirmed to Framework Contractors during the call for competition under the Framework Agreement. 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 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 Additional information: 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.

A9 Dualling: Delivery Framework Agreement: Lot 2 works greater than 400,000,000 GBP

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 suitably experienced Framework Contractors to carry out the design & construction of sections of the A9 Dualling Programme to achieve the 2026 Delivery Plan. The Framework Contractors will be procured through a Restricted procedure, in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Transport Scotland will manage the proposed procurement process for the A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. In the event of a Framework Agreement being concluded, the Framework Agreement will be entered into between the Scottish Ministers and the successful tenderers. This is a two stage procedure, comprising a prequalification stage and a tender stage. Detailed information regarding the award process and award criteria for the tender phase will be supplied to Economic Operators who are invited to tender. The intended Conditions of Contract will be the NEC4 Framework Contract, with the call off contracts using either the NEC4 Option A or NEC4 Option C contracts with Early Contractor Involvement, both with amendments which will be confirmed to Framework Contractors during the call for competition under the Framework Agreement. 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 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 Additional information: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057993-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,936,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,929,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 7ER |
| 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 | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 45112100 - Trench-digging work
- 45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways
- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
- 45221111 - Road bridge construction work
- 45221112 - Railway bridge construction work
- 45221220 - Culverts
- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
- 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
- 45316210 - Installation of traffic monitoring equipment
- 45454100 - Restoration work

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 11:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057993-2026
- 4 Jun 2026 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052569-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 15:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003202-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820576
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822326
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=766943
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=822326
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822326
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00099
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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