A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement

Transport ScotlandcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0605ec32014L0024planned

Estimated value

£1.9bn

works

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

14 Jan 2026

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Description

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.

Scope

Reference
TS/IP/WKS/2026/01
Total value
£1,936,000,000 excluding VAT
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Main category
works
CPV classifications
45111000
45221220
45221111
45233120
45233124
45233125
45233161
45233162
45233224
45233226
45233290
45262640
45233222
45112000
45112730
45233128
45233280
45246200
45316210
45454100
45221112
45112100
Contract locations
Scotland
Scotland

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Criteria including approach to procurement, delivery & management, technical aspects, commercial, risk & sustainability aspects of the project. Further detail will be issued to shortlisted bidders70quality
Final tenders will be assessed against evaluation criteria to determine the most economically advantageous submission. Further information will be issued to shortlisted bidders30cost