A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement

Transport Scotland

Published: Jun 4, 2026

Updated: Jun 12, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the construction and civil works sector, with a focus on Rehabilitation and Buildings. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.9 billion. Proposals must be submitted before July 6, 2026.

Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the construction and civil works sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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

Lot: A9 Dualling: Delivery Framework Agreement: Lot 1 works less than 400,000,000 GBP — 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.
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.

Lot: A9 Dualling: Delivery Framework Agreement: Lot 2 works greater than 400,000,000 GBP — 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 crite

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on June 4, 2026. Last refreshed 17 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Transport Scotland

Transport Scotland has issued 96 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 28 currently open and 44 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, General Supplies & Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 19, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 6, 2026. You have 7 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Transport Scotland in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to £1,936,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.