A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement

Transport Scotland has identified a need to establish a Framework Agreement to deliver the design and construction of the following five sections of the A9 Dualling Programme between Perth and Inverness. It is anticipated that the following projects will be procured under the Framework Agreement: - Pass of Birnam to Tay Crossing (8.4km) - Killiecrankie to Glen Garry (22km) - Glen Garry to Crubenmore (20.5km) - Crubenmore to Kincraig (16.5km), and - Dalraddy to Slochd (25km) The Framework Agreement will be Transport Scotland’s preferred route to market for the delivery of the five remaining sections of the dualling programme to be completed. The Scope for each contract under the framework will vary however generally involves upgraded of the relevant section of carriageway to Dual 2 lane All-purpose roads Sub-category c (D2APc) standard, in accordance with ‘CD 109 Highway Link Design’ within the UK Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and constructing relevant bridges, junctions, culverts and other road assets. Further information on the remaining projects, including a timeline, can be found in the Supplementary Information Document. The Framework Agreement to which this notice relates may have a lotting structure, but this will be determined following market consultation.