Construction work for highways, roads

Tender description

The A9 Dualling: Luncarty to Pass of Birnam project shall comprise the upgrading of approximately 9.5 km of the existing A9 single carriageway (between Luncarty and Birnam) to dual carriageway standard. The proposed dual carriageway cross section is a Dual 2 Lane All Purpose (D2AP) Trunk Road as described in ‘TD27/05 Cross Sections and Headrooms’ within the UK Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. Transport Scotland is now looking to procure a suitable contractor to undertake the design, construction, completion and maintenance associated with this upgrade. Transport Scotland will conduct the proposed procurement process on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. In the event of a contract award, the contract will be entered into between the Scottish Ministers and the successful tenderer. The A9 Dualling: Luncarty to Pass of Birnam will include the design, construction, completion and maintenance of a new dual carriageway between Luncarty and Pass of Birnam, just north of Perth, Scotland. This shall include, but not be limited to, the widening of the existing A9 to dual carriageway, side roads, a full grade separated junction, 5 over-bridges, widen existing A9 under-bridge, 2 retaining walls, 2 structural culverts, earthworks, drainage inc. Sustainable Drainage Systems, road markings, signing, road restraint systems, accommodation works, service diversions, landscaping and environmental mitigation. Following completion of the scheme, a 5 year period of maintenance for landscaping and defect rectification will apply. The successful tenderer will not be required to carry out cyclic maintenance, which shall be carried out by a third party appointed by the Scottish Ministers.