A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement

Location

Glasgow

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. - Pass of Birnam to Tay Crossing (8.4km) - Lot 1 - Killiecrankie to Glen Garry (22km) - Lot 2 - Glen Garry to Crubenmore (20.5km) - Lot 1 - Crubenmore to Kincraig (16.5km) - Lot 1, and - Dalraddy to Slochd (25km) - Lot 2 The procurement comprises the establishment of a multi-supplier Framework Agreement with a number of suitable contractors to deliver the design and construction of the contracts noted above. The Scope for each contract under the framework will vary however the work for each contract generally involves upgrading 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. The Framework Agreement is divided into 2 Lots, by estimated value of the individual call off contracts. Further information on the contracts can be found in the Supplementary Information Document (published with the PIN). Economic Operators may tender for one or both lots. There is no limitation on the number of lots that may be awarded to any one tenderer. An SPD and associated Supplementary Information Document for those wishing to tender to be on one or both Lots of the Framework is published with this Contract 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 has identified the requirement to appoint suitably experienced Framework Contractors to carry out the design & construction of sections of the A9 Dualling Programme to achieve the 2026 Delivery Plan. The Framework Contractors will be procured through a Restricted procedure, in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Transport Scotland will manage the proposed procurement process for the A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. In the event of a Framework Agreement being concluded, the Framework Agreement will be entered into between the Scottish Ministers and the successful tenderers. This is a two stage procedure, comprising a prequalification stage and a tender stage. Detailed information regarding the award process and award criteria for the tender phase will be supplied to Economic Operators who are invited to tender. The intended Conditions of Contract will be the NEC4 Framework Contract, with the call off contracts using either the NEC4 Option A or NEC4 Option C contracts with Early Contractor Involvement, both with amendments which will be confirmed to Framework Contractors during the call for competition under the Framework Agreement.

Lot Division

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
• 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
• 45221220 - Culverts
• 45221111 - Road bridge construction work
• 45233120 - Road construction works
• 45233124 - Trunk road construction work
• 45233125 - Road junction construction work
• 45233161 - Footpath construction work
• 45233162 - Cycle path construction work
• 45233224 - Dual carriageway construction work
• 45233226 - Access road construction work
• 45233290 - Installation of road signs
• 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
• 45233222 - Paving and asphalting works
• 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
• 45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways
• 45233128 - Roundabout construction work
• 45233280 - Erection of road-barriers
• 45246200 - Riverbank protection works
• 45316210 - Installation of traffic monitoring equipment
• 45454100 - Restoration work
• 45221112 - Railway bridge construction work
• 45112100 - Trench-digging work
• 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
• 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
• 45000000 - Construction work

Indicators

• Bids should cover one or more lots.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

To be considered for the prequalification stage, Economic Operators are required to complete and submit a Single Procurement Document (SPD) in accordance with this Contract Notice and the Supplementary Information Document which can be accessed via the Additional Documents located within the Additional Notice Options, this can be downloaded via the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). Economic Operators shall be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, on the basis of the information they have provided within the SPD Economic operators who initially meet but then subsequently fails to meet the objective criteria, prior to contract award, shall be excluded. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. To be considered for this procurement competition, Economic Operators should complete an SPD through the Public Contract Scotland portal and submit the completed SPD in accordance with the timescales specified in this notice. Please note there are minimum requirements concerning Cyber Security for this contract. If successful, it is expected that the Economic Operators will commit to holding a valid Cyber Essentials certificate, if not already held. Economic operators will be asked to confirm that they will pay staff based in the UK that are involved in the delivery of this Contract at least the real Living Wage. Please refer to the Supplementary Information Document for full additional information. Download the copy of the online SPD document here (to be completed online through postbox submission): https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=766943 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822326. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Contractors awarded call-off contracts will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic, social and environmental objectives. This Framework Agreement aims to facilitate the involvement of Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), third sector bodies and supported businesses, as well as offering employment and training opportunities, and promoting innovation in line with our sustainable procurement duty under the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The projects will encourage good quality and fair work and a Contractor’s approach to fair work practices will be assessed as part of this procurement and monitored under the contract. (SC Ref:822326) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=822326