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title: "A9 Dualling: Luncarty to Pass of Birnam"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000485451"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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published: "2018-10-19"
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# A9 Dualling: Luncarty to Pass of Birnam

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000485451

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the design, construction, completion, and maintenance of approximately 9.5 km of new A9 dual carriageway between Luncarty and Pass of Birnam, managed by Transport Scotland. Situated in Perth & Kinross, this project falls under the transport industry category and is currently at the Award stage. The procurement method utilised is a competitive dialogue, and the total contract value is estimated at £61,770,849. The contract was signed on 21 September 2018, and the project is expected to span 2 years with an additional 5-year maintenance period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those experienced in roadworks and civil engineering. Companies specialising in large-scale infrastructure development, environmental mitigation, drainage systems, and landscape management would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, SMEs may benefit from subcontracting opportunities as the main contractor delivers community benefits, which aim to enhance local employment and training initiatives. Potential bidders should ensure they meet the rigorous technical and financial standards necessary for successful participation in this competitive process.

## Notice

Design, construction, completion and maintenance of approx. 9.5km of new A9 dual carriageway between Luncarty and Pass of Birnam, Perth & Kinross. The proposed cross section is a Dual 2 Lane All Purpose (D2AP) Trunk Road as described in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. Works include, but are not limited to, widening of existing A9 to dual carriageway, side roads, full grade separated junctions, overbridges, widen existing underbridge, retaining walls, structural culverts, earthworks, drainage, road signs & markings, road restraint systems, accommodation works, public utilities, environmental mitigation and a 5 year maintenance period for landscaping and defect rectification following completion. The successful tenderer will not be required to carry out cyclic maintenance. To register your interest in this notice and obtain additional information please visit the following website: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=436342

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Ministers has identified the requirement to appoint a suitably experienced economic operator (a "Contractor") to design & build the A9 Dualling: Luncarty to Pass of Birnam located approximately 3.5km north of Inveralmond Roundabout, Perth (the "Contract"). It is intended that the Contract will include the design and construction of the works which will last approximately 2 years followed by a 5 year period of maintenance for landscaping and defect rectification. Transport Scotland will manage the proposed procurement process for the A9 Dualling: Luncarty to Pass of Birnam Contract on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. In the event of the contract award, the Contract will be entered into between the Scottish Ministers and the successful tenderer. The Contract terms and conditions will be based upon Transport Scotland's bespoke design and build contract. Each selected economic operator shall be invited to submit a tender on the same contract terms. The Contractor will be procured through a competitive tender procedure, in accordance with the competitive dialogue procedure as provided for in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Due to project complexity, the contract 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 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. The ESPD can be downloaded via the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). Requirement The scope of works will include, but not be limited to: - Design and construction of online widening to the existing A9 trunk road to upgrade to rural dual carriageway (D2AP) standard; - Design and construction of associated structures including overbridges, retaining walls, culvert extensions and underbridge extensions; - Design and construction of new side roads and access roads associated with the widening of the existing A9 trunk road; - Diversionary works for statutory undertakers and the like; - Environmental and landscaping mitigation measures; - Construction of a Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) including retention basins and swales; - Stopping up of existing direct accesses and alternative provision made with alternative new means of access; - Traffic management; - Accommodation works; and - All other works associated with a trunk road improvement. Further details pertaining to the technical details of this requirement are contained within the Supplementary Information Document , which can be accessed via the Public Contracts Scotland portal www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. Project Bank Account 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 and in addition 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 the 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.. 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=OCT334770 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | 14 Apr 2017 |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £61,770,849 |

## 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 0HF |
| 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 | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45221111 - Road bridge construction work
- 45221220 - Culverts
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 45233124 - Trunk road construction work
- 45233125 - Road junction construction work
- 45233126 - Grade-separated junction construction work
- 45233162 - Cycle path construction work
- 45233224 - Dual carriageway construction work
- 45233226 - Access road construction work
- 45233227 - Slip road construction work
- 45233290 - Installation of road signs

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334770
- 27 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR281454
- 3 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR275577

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281454&idx=1
  29th April 2017 - ESPD v1 9 - A9 Luncarty to Birnam - FINAL - April 2017
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281454&idx=2
  29th April 2017 - A9 Luncarty to Pass of Birnam - Contract Notice - Supplementary Information Document-FINAL
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281454&idx=3
  29th April 2017 - A9 Luncarty to Pass of Birnam - Economic Financial Standing Evaluation Criteria Ratios Scoring-FINAL
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR275577&idx=1
  28th March 2017 - A9 dualling - Luncarty to Pass of Birnam - Industry Day Invite Statement FINAL
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR275577
  A9 Dualling: Luncarty to Pass of Birnam - The A9 Dualling: Luncarty to Pass of Birnam project shall comprise the upgrading of approximately 9.5km of the existing A9 single carriageway (between Luncarty and Birnam) to dual carriageway standard. The proposed dual carriageway cross section is a Dual 2 Lane All Purpose (D2AP) Trunk Road as described in 'TD27/05 Cross Sections and Headrooms' within the UK Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. Transport Scotland is now looking to procure a suitable contractor to undertake the design, construction, completion and maintenance associated with this upgrade. Transport Scotland will conduct the proposed procurement process on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. In the event of a contract award, the contract will be entered into between the Scottish Ministers and the successful tenderer.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR281454
  A9 Dualling: Luncarty to Pass of Birnam - Design, construction, completion and maintenance of approx. 9.5km of new A9 dual carriageway between Luncarty and Pass of Birnam, Perth & Kinross. The proposed cross section is a Dual 2 Lane All Purpose (D2AP) Trunk Road as described in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. Works include, but are not limited to, widening of existing A9 to dual carriageway, side roads, full grade separated junctions, overbridges, widen existing underbridge, retaining walls, structural culverts, earthworks, drainage, road signs & markings, road restraint systems, accommodation works, public utilities, environmental mitigation and a 5 year maintenance period for landscaping and defect rectification following completion. The successful tenderer will not be required to carry out cyclic maintenance. To register your interest in this notice and obtain additional information please visit the following website: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=436342
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334770
  A9 Dualling: Luncarty to Pass of Birnam - Design, construction, completion and maintenance of approx. 9.5km of new A9 dual carriageway between Luncarty and Pass of Birnam, Perth & Kinross. The proposed cross section is a Dual 2 Lane All Purpose (D2AP) Trunk Road as described in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. Works include, but are not limited to, widening of existing A9 to dual carriageway, side roads, full grade separated junctions, overbridges, widen existing underbridge, retaining walls, structural culverts, earthworks, drainage, road signs & markings, road restraint systems, accommodation works, public utilities, environmental mitigation and a 5 year maintenance period for landscaping and defect rectification following completion. The successful tenderer will not be required to carry out cyclic maintenance. To register your interest in this notice and obtain additional information please visit the following website: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=436342

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/directory/pscontractcentgovt/BankingServices
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=436342
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000485451

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