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title: "A9 Dualling: Advance Works Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000492919"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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# A9 Dualling: Advance Works Framework Agreement

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000492919

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Transport Scotland, is aimed at establishing an "A9 Dualling: Advance Works Framework Agreement" for various ancillary works along the A9 between Perth and Inverness. This procurement falls under the works category and has been classified under the selective procurement method in accordance with the Restricted Procedure. The framework is designed to operate over a four-year period, divided into three lots according to the value of the works, ranging from up to GBP 250,000 to GBP 2 million excluding piling, with specific key dates including a submission deadline that has already passed. The primary location for the works is in the vicinity of the A9, in the UK region UKM77. 

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on construction and civil engineering, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure projects. As the framework is open to multiple suppliers across varying work packages, SMEs and larger construction firms can both find suitable lots to engage in. Firms capable of managing diverse projects, including site clearance, property demolition, and drainage works, may excel in this tender process. The approach encourages companies to showcase their strengths, provided they meet the necessary quality and financial criteria specified by Transport Scotland.

## 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 identified a requirement to appoint suitably experienced contractors to perform various ancillary works in the vicinity of the A9 between Perth and Inverness, in advance of the A9 Dualling Schemes. It has been concluded that this requirement would be best met through a multi-supplier framework agreement over a 4 years period, whereby works of varying size, value and complexity could be individually called-off as required. To accommodate the various work types, the framework will be divided into lots: Lot 1 (works up to GBP 250k excluding piling); Lot 2 (works between GBP 250k and GBP 2m excluding piling); and Lot 3 (piling works up to GBP 350k)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1 will include for individual work packages up to a value of GBP 250,000. Such work packages may include, but are not limited to, site clearance, tree felling, property demolition, access tracks, lay-bys, hard-standings, fencing, ducting, drainage, retaining walls, ground works, utility diversions, waterway diversions, footpath/cycleways, culverts, landscaping, signage and minor road or junction construction. Lot 1 excludes piling works. Work packages may be called-off from the framework agreement over its 4 year period. It is intended that call-offs shall be on the basis of mini-competitions.

Lot 2

Lot 2 will include for individual work packages with a value greater than GBP 250,000, up to GBP 2,000,000. Work activities may include, but are not limited to, site clearance, tree felling, property demolition, access tracks, lay-bys, hard-standings, fencing, ducting, drainage, retaining walls, ground works, utility diversions, waterway diversions, footpath/cycleways, culverts, landscaping, bridge works, signage and minor road or junction construction. Lot 2 excludes piling works. Work packages may be called-off from the framework agreement over its 4 year period. It is intended that call-offs shall be on the basis of mini-competitions.

Lot 3

Lot 3 will include for individual work packages up to a value of GBP 350,000. Work activities will primarily be sheet piling works, but may be extended to other piling or ground works. Work packages may be called-off from the framework agreement over its 4 year period. It is intended that call-offs shall be on the basis of mini-competitions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412987 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000,000 |

## 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 | 8 |
| Supplier names | I & H BROWN; JOHN PAUL CONSTRUCTION; MCGOWAN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING; MORRISON CONSTRUCTION; RJ MCLEOD (CONTRACTORS; ROBERSTON CONSTRUCTION GROUP; STORY CONTRACTING; WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 44212400 - Piling
- 44212410 - Sheet piling
- 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
- 45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work
- 45221220 - Culverts
- 45232450 - Drainage construction works
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233162 - Cycle path construction work
- 45233226 - Access road construction work
- 45233290 - Installation of road signs
- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412987
- 6 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288865

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288865&idx=4
  8th August 2017 - ESPD Bulletin 1 - SUBMISSION OF ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288865&idx=3
  12th July 2017 - Economic and Financial Standing Evaluation Criteria Ratios and Scoring
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288865&idx=1
  10th July 2017 - ESPD v.1.9 - A9 Dualling - Advance Works Framework
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288865&idx=2
  10th July 2017 - ESPD v.1.9 - A9 Dualling - Advance Works Framework
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288865
  A9 Dualling: Advance Works Framework Agreement - 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 a requirement to appoint suitably experienced contractors to perform various ancillary works in the vicinity of the A9 between Perth and Inverness, in advance of the A9 Dualling Schemes. It has been concluded that this requirement would be best met through a multi-supplier framework agreement over a 4 years period, whereby works of varying size, value and complexity could be individually called-off as required. To accommodate the various work types, the framework will be divided into lots: Lot 1 (works up to GBP 250k excluding piling); Lot 2 (works between GBP 250k and GBP 2m excluding piling); and Lot 3 (piling works up to GBP 350k) The framework agreement shall be procured through a competitive tender procedure, in accordance with the Restricted Procedure as provided for in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412987
  A9 Dualling: Advance Works Framework Agreement - Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland identified a requirement to appoint suitably experienced contractors to perform various ancillary works in the vicinity of the A9 between Perth and Inverness, in advance of the A9 Dualling Schemes. It has been concluded that this requirement would be best met through a multi-supplier framework agreement over a 4 years period, whereby works of varying size, value and complexity could be individually called-off as required. To accommodate the various work types, the framework will be divided into lots: Lot 1 (works up to GBP 250k excluding piling); Lot 2 (works between GBP 250k and GBP 2m excluding piling); and Lot 3 (piling works up to GBP 350k)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000492919

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