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title: "A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Multi-Disciplinary Support Services Contract"
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# A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Multi-Disciplinary Support Services Contract

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000478122

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## Summary

Transport Scotland, acting on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, has initiated a tender process for the "A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Multi-Disciplinary Support Services Contract." This procurement, classified under the transport industry category, is set in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The tender was formally announced with key dates including a submission deadline of 2 March 2017, and the total contract value is estimated at £50 million. The procurement method is a selective restricted procedure, indicating a competitive bidding process intended to appoint a single experienced economic operator to oversee the comprehensive design, management, and supervision services required for the project.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in civil engineering and infrastructure projects, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale road upgrades and statutory procedures. Businesses that possess capabilities in Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) assessments and have demonstrated experience in similar high-value contracts will be well-positioned to compete. The successful contractor will play a crucial role in delivering essential transport improvements that align with the Scottish Government's commitment to enhance infrastructure by 2030.

## Notice

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 need to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced economic operator to provide consultancy services for the delivery of the A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen (the "Scheme") which is being taken forward as part of the wider commitment to dual the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen. The scope of the Services will include, but not be limited to: Undertaking a Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Stage 2 and Stage 3 Assessment; Development of a specimen design; Performing the appropriate statutory procedures; Preparation of tender and contract documentation; and Construction supervision, including period of maintenance. Throughout the commission the organisation shall undertake the duties of the Principal Designer in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 as amended or updated.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to procure consultancy services to deliver the A96 Dualling Eastern Section which extends from east of Huntly to Aberdeen (at the proposed A96 junction with the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route) (approximately 42km) which forms part of wider Scottish Government commitment to dual the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen by 2030. It is intended that these services shall be for a period of approximately 240 months up to and beyond completion of the A96 Dualling in 2030, until the period of maintenance is complete. The intent of the procurement competition is to permit the Scottish Ministers to appoint a consultant under a "Contract". The scope of the Contract will include the management, design, assessment, statutory procedures, procurement and construction supervision (including maintenance period) for the proposed upgrade of the A96 Trunk Road between East of Huntly to Aberdeen to dual carriageway. This will include, but not be limited to: (i) development of the programme for the Scheme design, from inception through to completion, which shall be subject to further amendments throughout the duration of the Scheme; (ii) overall Scheme management; (iii) assistance as required in the procurement, by competition, of other specialist consultants/contractors for the Scheme, who if appointed will likely be appointed by the Scottish Ministers; (iv) Scheme assessment (DMRB Stages 2 and 3) and development including as relevant preparation of all relevant documentation associated with statutory processes such as: (a) Compulsory Purchase Orders for land acquisition; (b) Road Orders; (c) Environmental Statement; and (d) Environmental Appraisals. (vi) preparation of Scheme infrastructure outline design; (vii) assistance as required in discussions on funding mechanisms including liaison with The Scottish Futures Trust; (viii) assistance as required in the procurement, by competition, of the Contractor(s) for the Scheme; and (ix) supervision of the Contractor(s) for the Scheme, assisted as relevant by other specialist consultants appointed for the Scheme by the Scottish Ministers. Further details pertaining to the Services and specialisms that may be required to be provided by a Consultant are contained within the Supplementary Information Document (in particular Sections 3.2 to 3.5 inclusive). The provisional programme for delivery of this Contract is as follows: - Award of the Contract - Summer 2017 - Completion of DMRB Stage 2 Assessment - 2019 - Completion of construction of A96 Dualling between Inverness and Aberdeen - 2030 The consultant appointed under this Contract (the "Consultant") 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 economic operator (or group of economic operators) and as such shall not be divided into lots. To be considered for this Contract economic operators are required to complete the European Single Procurement Document ("ESPD") 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 ESPD. Further details pertaining to the requirement of this procurement are contained within the Supplementary Information Document, which can be accessed via the Public Contracts Scotland portal www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290215 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| 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 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71311100 - Civil engineering support services
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71311220 - Highways engineering services
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290215
- 24 Jan 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270820

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN270820&idx=7
  20th February 2017 - Bulletin No 3. - Confidential Queries
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN270820&idx=6
  17th February 2017 - Bulletin No 2. Revision to table in ESPD Question Reference 4C.1.2.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN270820&idx=5
  8th February 2017 - Bulletin No 01 - Revision to Contract Notice and Revision to Answer 5.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN270820&idx=3
  30th January 2017 - ESPD - A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Multi-Disciplinary Support Services Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN270820&idx=4
  30th January 2017 - ESPD - A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Multi-Disciplinary Support Services Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN270820&idx=2
  26th January 2017 - Financial Scoring Mechanism
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN270820&idx=1
  26th January 2017 - Supplementary Information Document - A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270820
  A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Multi-Disciplinary Support Services Contract - 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 need to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced economic operator to provide consultancy services for the delivery of the A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen (the "Scheme") which is being taken forward as part of the wider commitment to dual the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen. The scope of the Services will include, but not be limited to: Undertaking a Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Stage 2 and Stage 3 Assessment; Development of a specimen design; Performing the appropriate statutory procedures; Preparation of tender and contract documentation; and Construction supervision, including period of maintenance. Throughout the commission the organisation shall undertake the duties of the Principal Designer in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 as amended or updated.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290215
  A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Multi-Disciplinary Support Services Contract - 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 need to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced economic operator to provide consultancy services for the delivery of the A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen (the "Scheme") which is being taken forward as part of the wider commitment to dual the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen. The scope of the Services will include, but not be limited to: Undertaking a Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Stage 2 and Stage 3 Assessment; Development of a specimen design; Performing the appropriate statutory procedures; Preparation of tender and contract documentation; and Construction supervision, including period of maintenance. Throughout the commission the organisation shall undertake the duties of the Principal Designer in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 as amended or updated.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- http://www.transportscotland.gsi.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000478122

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