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title: "A9 Dualling Programme: Commercial and Financial Advisory Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000580284"
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# A9 Dualling Programme: Commercial and Financial Advisory Services

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000580284

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## Summary

Transport Scotland is seeking commercial and financial advisory services for the A9 Dualling Programme, which aims to upgrade approximately 80 miles of the A9 between Perth and Inverness to dual carriageway. The procurement process is currently in the 'Award' stage following a selective tendering method, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £7.8 million, was signed on 12 February 2020. All submissions for this tender were to be concluded by 18 July 2019, with specific emphasis on obtaining guidance on procurement strategies, governance, and financial modelling throughout the project.

This procurement opportunity represents significant potential for firms specialising in commercial and financial consultancy, particularly those with experience in large-scale transport infrastructure programmes. Businesses with expertise in developing procurement documentation, financial analysis, and providing advisory services on complex transport projects would be well-positioned to compete. The contract's long duration of approximately 96 months also hints at ongoing opportunities for sustained engagement and collaboration with Transport Scotland and associated stakeholders.

## Notice

Transport Scotland requires commercial and financial adviser to provide advice and input throughout the development and delivery of the A9 Dualling Programme including commercial and financial advice: on the development, appraisal and execution of suitable financing and procurement strategies; on the policies and options for the procurement of the A9 Dualling Programme; and, on the governance, change control and reporting on the construction phase of the Programme. Further information on Transport Scotland can be accessed through our website at: www.transport.gov.scot

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In December 2011, the Scottish Government published its Infrastructure and Investment Plan (IIP) which includes a commitment that the A9 between Perth and Inverness will be dualled. The A9 Dualling Programme involves the upgrade of approximately 80 miles of the existing A9 single carriageway to a Category 7A all-purpose dual carriageway between Perth and Inverness, predominantly through online widening. There are currently 9 remaining sections to be procured and delivered. Transport Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Ministers wish to appoint suitably experienced commercial and financial advisers (the Service Provider) to provide advice and input throughout the development and delivery of the A9 Dualling Programme. It is intended that these services shall be for a period of approximately 96 months up to and beyond completion of the A9 Dualling. The Service Provider shall work with the Transport Scotland A9 Dualling Programme Delivery Team, their technical advisors/agents, their legal advisors, and other external advisers appointed by Transport Scotland, to contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of the programme. The Service Provider shall provide professional advice and support to Transport Scotland in relation to the following, including but not limited to: (i) Developing and implementing suitable procurement, commercial and programme delivery strategies; (ii) Adopting the A9 Dualling Programme Outline Business Case (OBC) and developing the Full Business Case and taking through procurement to conclusion of contracts; (iii) Coordinating, and contributing to, the commercial and financial aspects of the Scottish Government Independent Assurance reviews at appropriate stages throughout the procurement; (iv) Programme governance and administration; (v) Undertaking financial modelling and providing advice on funding options; (vi) Undertaking market analysis and testing; (vii) Estimating and benchmarking programme costs; (viii) Demonstrating affordability and value for money; (ix) Development of the payment mechanism; (x) Develop and advise on accounting treatments, including taxation, insurance, (xi) Preparing procurement documentation, including bulletins; (xii) Preparing contract documentation; (xiii) Dialogue with Participants and Tenderers; (xiv) Evaluation of Participants and Tenderers proposals; (xv) Cost control and programme management; (xvi) Performance measurement and reporting; (xvii) Risk, opportunity and benefit management and reporting; (xviii) Change control; and, (xix) other commercial and financial matters. The Service Provider may be required to attend offices, construction sites or other locations inside and outside the UK, however, in general meetings relating to the procurement of the Works will occur at the offices of Transport Scotland in Buchanan House, Glasgow.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381555 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,800,000 |
| Lots value | £7,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,800,000 |

## 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
- 71246000 - Determining and listing of quantities in construction
- 71311100 - Civil engineering support services
- 71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381555
- 13 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357325

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357325&idx=2
  11th July 2019 - Further Information relating to the response to Query Reference 10/07/2019 08:58
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357325&idx=1
  17th June 2019 - Economic and Financial Standing Scoring
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357325
  A9 Dualling Programme: Commercial and Financial Advisory Services - Transport Scotland requires commercial and financial adviser to provide advice and input throughout the development and delivery of the A9 Dualling Programme including commercial and financial advice: on the development, appraisal and execution of suitable financing and procurement strategies; on the policies and options for the procurement of the A9 Dualling Programme; and, on the governance, change control and reporting on the construction phase of the Programme. Further information on Transport Scotland can be accessed through our website at: www.transport.gov.scot
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381555
  A9 Dualling Programme: Commercial and Financial Advisory Services - Transport Scotland requires commercial and financial adviser to provide advice and input throughout the development and delivery of the A9 Dualling Programme including commercial and financial advice: on the development, appraisal and execution of suitable financing and procurement strategies; on the policies and options for the procurement of the A9 Dualling Programme; and, on the governance, change control and reporting on the construction phase of the Programme. Further information on Transport Scotland can be accessed through our website at: www.transport.gov.scot

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000580284
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.pwc.co.uk/

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