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title: "Construction works for the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation District Scotland South (AMIDS South)"
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# Construction works for the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation District Scotland South (AMIDS South)

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000761193

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council has completed the procurement process for the construction works of the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation District Scotland South (AMIDS South), a key infrastructure project aimed at enhancing the connectivity and economic growth in Paisley, UK. The project involves upgrading road infrastructure, constructing a steel arch bridge, and improving local access connections, with works set to directly integrate with strategic locations such as Paisley Town Centre and Glasgow Airport. The process followed a selective procurement method under a competitive procedure with negotiation, outlined by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The award stage concluded on 27th August 2025, and construction is expected to be completed by 30th May 2026.

This tender provides significant business opportunities for large-scale construction companies, particularly those experienced in major infrastructure projects, as well as those interested in subcontracting opportunities due to the inclusion of subcontracting clauses. Businesses involved in roadworks, bridge construction, and associated engineering industries would find this project well-aligned with their expertise. Additional opportunities could arise from planned expansion elements such as the Gallowhill Cycle Link, further enhancing the project's scale and business engagement potential. Businesses equipped with robust financial and technical capabilities, particularly those knowledgeable in design and delivery of similar works, will find this a fortifying venture for business growth.

## Notice

The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) South plays a key role in completing Renfrewshire Council's proposed network of infrastructure projects by connecting the town of Paisley (population, circa 77,000), the largest local settlement, by all modes to AMIDS some 3km distance from the town centre and other nearby settlements of Renfrew and Inchinnan (and beyond) and providing direct links to existing and planned active travel routes (ATR). The over-arching AMIDS South project objectives are: Stimulation of increased economy and development activity in Paisley and the wider area, Attract and retain an increased working age population in the local area, Improve strategic, gateway and local access connections and perceptions between: Paisley Town Centre, Paisley Gilmour Street, AMIDS, /Glasgow Airport and the neighbouring communities. Improve integration of the area and key institutions (such as West College Scotland): north and south of Paisley Gilmour Street and east and west of the White Cart and Capture the benefits of major infrastructure improvements and associated development for Paisley Town Centre, Paisley, Renfrewshire and reinforce the value of planned investment at AMIDS. The AMIDS south project will provide new and more direct links to the proposed new Secondary School and Community Campus for the communities west of the White Cart Water. The proposed works for AMIDS South construction comprise: Upgrade and widening of approximately 1.7km existing road including new road infrastructure - North to South Route including new sewer structure, Upgrade of existing retaining walls for riverbank retention work at east-bank of White Cart Water, Construction of a new 93-meter span steel arch bridge over the White Cart Water and Construction of a new offline road over 550m - East to West Route. For details refer to drawing numbers: AMIDSS-AMEY-HGN-DR-CH-000002 to 000004 - General Arrangements Main components are summarised in Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements and "AMIDSS Scope Part 1 - Final - Stage 1" as contained in the Suppliers Attachment Area. General information on the Project can be found here: Paisley to AMIDS transport links - Renfrewshire Website

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The AMIDS South construction works contract is intended to be in the form of an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract Option A Fixed Priced Contract with an Activity Schedule including X optional and Z additional and amended clauses. The works are primarily Employer's design with Contractor's Design Portions. In the event the Council requires to enter into negotiation to improve tenders, the Council may consider including additional elements of Contractor's Design such as the White Cart Crossing bridge. The construction programme is anticipated to be 24 months with a 24 months defects period. There will be a key date for completion of the works contained in Zone X which includes the pedestrian and vehicular access for the new Paisley Grammar School Campus by 30 May 2026. Planning consent for the project is in place and the Contractor will be directly responsible for discharging a number of planning consent conditions as detailed in the Scope. The proposed works for AMIDS South construction comprise: Upgrade and widening of approximately 1.7km existing road including new road infrastructure - North to South Route including new sewer structure, Upgrade of existing retaining walls for riverbank retention work at east-bank of White Cart Water, Construction of a new 93-meter span steel arch bridge over the White Cart Water and Construction of a new offline road over 550m - East to West Route. Full details of the works can be found in the document titled "AMIDSS Scope Part 1 - Final - Stage 1". The draft conditions of contract are included with the ITP documents. These may be subject to change as the scope, drawings and specifications for the work are finalised. Final versions will be published in the ITT. Further information on the negotiation process will be provided to Bidders selected to submit a tender in the initial ITT.. The Council is conducting the procurement process under the competitive procedure with negotiation in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the Council's Standing Orders Relating to Contracts. The SPD Information and Instructions, contained in the Suppliers Attachment Area on the PCS-Tender System, provides Bidders with detailed information on the Project.

Options: The Council intends to procure the Gallowhill Cycle Link as part of a separate procurement process, however reserves the right to instruct this as a variation to the scope for this contract or award directly to the appointed contractor subject to Council assessment of best value.

Renewal: Extensions of time as permitted by the conditions of contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537831 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2025 - 29 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,500,000 |
| Lots value | £25,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,714,649 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARRANS CONSTRUCTION TRADING AS A DIVISION OF NORTHSTONE (NI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 44212100 - Bridge
- 45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
- 45221111 - Road bridge construction work
- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 45233121 - Main road construction works
- 45233123 - Secondary road construction work
- 45233125 - Road junction construction work
- 45233220 - Surface work for roads
- 45233221 - Road-surface painting work
- 45233290 - Installation of road signs
- 45233294 - Installation of road signals
- 45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths
- 45233320 - Foundation work for roads
- 45316110 - Installation of road lighting equipment
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71311100 - Civil engineering support services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537831
- 27 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501862

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501862
  Construction works for the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation District Scotland South (AMIDS South) - The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) South plays a key role in completing Renfrewshire Council's proposed network of infrastructure projects by connecting the town of Paisley (population, circa 77,000), the largest local settlement, by all modes to AMIDS some 3km distance from the town centre and other nearby settlements of Renfrew and Inchinnan (and beyond) and providing direct links to existing and planned active travel routes (ATR). The over-arching AMIDS South project objectives are: Stimulation of increased economy and development activity in Paisley and the wider area, Attract and retain an increased working age population in the local area, Improve strategic, gateway and local access connections and perceptions between: Paisley Town Centre, Paisley Gilmour Street, AMIDS, /Glasgow Airport and the neighbouring communities. Improve integration of the area and key institutions (such as West College Scotland): north and south of Paisley Gilmour Street and east and west of the White Cart and Capture the benefits of major infrastructure improvements and associated development for Paisley Town Centre, Paisley, Renfrewshire and reinforce the value of planned investment at AMIDS. The AMIDS south project will provide new and more direct links to the proposed new Secondary School and Community Campus for the communities west of the White Cart Water. The proposed works for AMIDS South construction comprise: Upgrade and widening of approximately 1.7km existing road including new road infrastructure - North to South Route including new sewer structure, Upgrade of existing retaining walls for riverbank retention work at east-bank of White Cart Water, Construction of a new 93-meter span steel arch bridge over the White Cart Water and Construction of a new offline road over 550m - East to West Route. For details refer to drawing numbers: AMIDSS-AMEY-HGN-DR-CH-000002 to 000004 - General Arrangements Main components are summarised in Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements and "AMIDSS Scope Part 1 - Final - Stage 1" as contained in the Suppliers Attachment Area. General information on the Project can be found here: Paisley to AMIDS transport links - Renfrewshire Website
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537831
  Construction works for the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation District Scotland South (AMIDS South) - The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) South plays a key role in completing Renfrewshire Council's proposed network of infrastructure projects by connecting the town of Paisley (population, circa 77,000), the largest local settlement, by all modes to AMIDS some 3km distance from the town centre and other nearby settlements of Renfrew and Inchinnan (and beyond) and providing direct links to existing and planned active travel routes (ATR). The over-arching AMIDS South project objectives are: Stimulation of increased economy and development activity in Paisley and the wider area, Attract and retain an increased working age population in the local area, Improve strategic, gateway and local access connections and perceptions between: Paisley Town Centre, Paisley Gilmour Street, AMIDS, /Glasgow Airport and the neighbouring communities. Improve integration of the area and key institutions (such as West College Scotland): north and south of Paisley Gilmour Street and east and west of the White Cart and Capture the benefits of major infrastructure improvements and associated development for Paisley Town Centre, Paisley, Renfrewshire and reinforce the value of planned investment at AMIDS. The AMIDS south project will provide new and more direct links to the proposed new Secondary School and Community Campus for the communities west of the White Cart Water. The proposed works for AMIDS South construction comprise: Upgrade and widening of approximately 1.7km existing road including new road infrastructure - North to South Route including new sewer structure, Upgrade of existing retaining walls for riverbank retention work at east-bank of White Cart Water, Construction of a new 93-meter span steel arch bridge over the White Cart Water and Construction of a new offline road over 550m - East to West Route. For details refer to drawing numbers: AMIDSS-AMEY-HGN-DR-CH-000002 to 000004 - General Arrangements Main components are summarised in Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements and "AMIDSS Scope Part 1 - Final - Stage 1" as contained in the Suppliers Attachment Area. General information on the Project can be found here: Paisley to AMIDS transport links - Renfrewshire Website

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