{"id":33951,"date":"2026-01-18T01:40:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T09:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/a9-dualling-switches-to-1-9bn-framework-model\/"},"modified":"2026-01-18T01:40:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T09:40:16","slug":"a9-dualling-switches-to-1-9bn-framework-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/a9-dualling-switches-to-1-9bn-framework-model\/","title":{"rendered":"A9 dualling switches to \u00a31.9bn framework model"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Transport Scotland will start market engagement next month ahead of inviting bids in March for places on a four-year A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement, covering the remaining sections between Perth and Inverness.<\/p>\n<p>The \u00a31.9bn programme will see all future work let via call-offs under a single framework, a move expected to speed up procurement and improve delivery efficiency on the long-delayed scheme.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier phases were let as standalone contracts, with Balfour Beatty and Wills Bros securing major packages.<\/p>\n<div class=\"break-out-box\">\n<h3>Remaining sections earmarked for framework<\/h3>\n<hr>\n<ul>\n<li>Pass of Birnam to Tay Crossing: 8km (\u00a3226m)<\/li>\n<li>Killiecrankie to Glen Garry: \u00a321.6km (\u00a3438)<\/li>\n<li>Glen Garry to Crubenmore: 21km (\u00a3336m)<\/li>\n<li>Crubenmore to Kincraig: 16.5km (\u00a3344m)<\/li>\n<li>Dalraddy to Slochd: 25km (\u00a3553m)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Transport Scotland said the framework could include a lotting structure, but this will be shaped by contractor feedback during consultation.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/936a420ac93a4b28a15f7658e19e5da8.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-504855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/936a420ac93a4b28a15f7658e19e5da8.jpg\" alt=\"-\" width=\"1176\" height=\"1256\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The framework will cover full design and construction of dual two-lane all-purpose carriageway, including bridges, junctions, earthworks and extensive environmental mitigation on the remaining 90km of upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>Community benefits, SME participation and fair work commitments will form part of the delivery requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Contractors already active on the A9 dualling programme include:<\/p>\n<div class=\"break-out-box\">\n<h3>Previously awarded A9 dualling contracts<\/h3>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Luncarty to Pass of Birnam (completed);<\/li>\n<li>Tomatin to Moy (under construction)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Wills Bros Civil Engineering<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tay Crossing to Ballinluig (under construction)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Wills Bros\/John Paul joint venture<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kincraig to Dalraddy (completed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tender shortlist: (Balfour Beatty, Kier, and Wills Bros)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pitlochry to Killiecrankie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk\/search\/show\/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547220\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> to express an interest.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/2026\/01\/15\/a9-dualling-switches-to-1-9bn-framework-model\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">This article was originally posted at Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Transport Scotland will start market engagement next month ahead of inviting bids in March for places on a four-year &#8230; 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