Transport Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Ministers has identified an on-going need for the services of experienced consultants to carry out services in connection with Transport and Land-Use Modelling and Transport Appraisal and Planning. Transport Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to progress a procurement competition for a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement, to cover 3 years with a 1-year extension option, will be available for use by Regional Transport Partnerships and other Scottish Government Directorates. The framework will consist of 4 Lots, of which this Award Notice relates to:
- Lot 4 is for Transport Planning Advice.
This VEAT notice sets out the intention of Transport Scotland (TS) on behalf of Scottish Ministers to award to CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL) a 10-year public contract for the delivery of the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS3 Contract).
Transport Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, has identified the need to appoint a suitably experienced contractor for the design, construction, completion and maintenance of the proposed A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project which involves widening of approximately 9.6km of existing A9 single and overtaking wide single 2+1 (WS2+1) road 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, between the existing dual carriageway sections to the south of Tomatin and to the north of Moy.
Transport Scotland intends to undertake a public procurement competition for the provision of Archaeology Services, which are required on Transport Scotland projects. The services comprise of Invasive Archaeology Services, Non-Invasive Archaeology Services, and Advisory Services.
Over the forthcoming years, there a number of projects which shall require such archaeological services. These include, but are not limited to:
- A9 Dualling Programme; and
- A96 Dualling Programme
Due to the repeat need for these services, coupled with the exact requirement and timings being unknown, it is considered that these services would be best met through the use of a framework agreement. Furthermore, due to the nature and quantum of the services it is intended that the services will be divided into 3 lots:
- Lot 1 – Advisory Services;
- Lot 2 – Low Value ‘Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations’ and ‘Post Excavation Services’ (contract values <100k GBP)
- Lot 3 – High Value ‘Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations’ and ‘Post Excavation Services’ (contract values >100k GBP)
Following an analysis of future spend, the current estimated spend values per lot is as follows:
- Lot 1, 5M GBP
- Lot 2, 0.25M GBP
- Lot 3, 21M 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 will conduct the proposed procurement process on behalf of the Scottish Ministers.
The Scope involves the design, construction, completion and maintenance of the A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project. The project forms part of the overall A9 dualling programme, which aims to improve the operational performance of the A9, improve safety for motorised and non-motorised users, facilitate active travel within the corridor, and improve integration with public transport facilities.
The project will upgrade approximately 5 miles (8.2km) of existing single carriageway, commencing just north of the Jubilee Bridge over the river Tay and ending at the southern end of the existing dual carriageway south of Ballinluig Junction. This section of the A9 is located within close proximity to a number of designated environmental sites, including watercourses forming part of the River Tay special area of conservation which are crossed by the existing A9.
The project involves, but is not limited to:
- Widening of existing A9 single 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
- Construction of seven left-in left-out junctions
- Construction of a roundabout
- Upgrade to side roads including resurfacing or realignment and other improvements
- Construction of access roads to rural properties
- Provision of one new overbridge structure (Guay South Overbridge) and one new underbridge structure (Kindallachan Underbridge).
- Replacement and/or upgrade to a number of existing structures including culverts and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) developed in consultation with Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).
- Provision of traffic management, earthworks, retaining walls, soil nailing, road restraint systems, accommodation works, service diversions, fencing, signage, landscaping and environmental mitigation.
Contract Call-Off (Single Supplier) to enable Transport Scotland to access a workforce programme offering professional workers through a wide range of delivery routes.
The scope of the CHFS3 Contract includes the provision of ferry and associated services on the CHFS network. The CHFS network covers the west coast of Scotland, from Campbeltown in the south to Stornoway in the north. The CHFS network is currently comprised of 30 ferry routes between harbours on the Scottish mainland and on islands in the Hebrides and Clyde Estuary.
The services to be provided include but are not limited to the provision of: scheduled and unscheduled ferry services; staffing of terminals and harbour facilities; facilities for accepting reservations, issuing tickets, and other relevant documentation; marketing the operation of a common timetable, ticketing, and fares database for all routes; a website and smartphone app, seasonal timetables, a help-desk facility, and an early warning notice board for disruptions and changes due to bad weather; real-time information to passengers; the operation of variable message boards; the participation in public transport information and/or journey planning websites specified by TS; cooperation with relevant organisations and operators of other services to facilitate integrated services; the operation of a passenger recording system; the management and operation and maintenance of the vessels; additional sailings in certain circumstances; and lifeline support to the emergency services as required.
Transport Scotland undertook a public procurement competition for the provision of Archaeology Services, which are required on Transport Scotland projects. The services comprise of Invasive Archaeology Services, Non-Invasive Archaeology Services and Advisory Services.
Over the forthcoming years, there a number of projects which shall require such archaeological services. These include, but are not limited to:
- A9 Dualling Programme; and
- A96 Dualling Programme
Due to the repeat need for these services, coupled with the exact requirement and timings being unknown, it was considered that these services would be best met through the use of a Framework Agreement. Furthermore, due to the nature and quantum of the services, the services are divided into 3 lots:
- Lot 1 – Advisory Services;
- Lot 2 – Low Value ‘Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations’ and ‘Post Excavation Services’ (contract values <100k GBP)
- Lot 3 – High Value ‘Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations’ and ‘Post Excavation Services’ (contract values >100k GBP)
Following an analysis of future spend, the current estimated spend values per lot is as follows:
- Lot 1, 5M GBP
- Lot 2, 0.25M GBP
- Lot 3, 21M 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 conducted the proposed procurement process on behalf of the Scottish Ministers.
Transport Scotland has identified an on-going need for the services of experienced consultants in relation to the collection of traffic, travel and transport data. Transport Scotland, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, wishes to progress a procurement competition for a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement will last a duration of 3 years with a 1-year extension option.
The provision of support, maintenance, modernisation and development of the Traffic Scotland systems that deliver the Traffic Scotland Service. The Traffic Scotland Service plays a pivotal role in the safe, efficient and effective operation of the trunk road network. The service relies on Intelligent Transport Systems, Web based Information Systems, Databases, supporting ICT systems and IP communications orientated computer systems to enable the collection and distribution of real-time traffic information relating to incidents and events taking place on the Scottish trunk road network.
Transport Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, has identified the need for specialist Ground Investigation (GI) works to support the delivery of infrastructure projects.
The procurement comprised the establishment of a Multi-supplier Framework Agreement (MSFA) with a number of ground investigation contractors to carry out and report on GI works of varying scope, complexity and value in connection with trunk road and other transport infrastructure schemes promoted by the Scottish Ministers through Transport Scotland. Individual GI contracts can be called off by mini-competition or other procedures in accordance with the Agreement.
The MSFA is divided into 2 Lots by estimated value of the individual GI call-off contracts.
Transport Scotland has awarded a contract to Trapeze Group (UK) Ltd that will deliver the following scope of work for the Digital Travel Data Services project:
Work stream 1 - Data Services
Provision of a Travel Data System, including systems integration / Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for:-
- Work package 1 - Data Management System,
- Work package 2 - Journey Planning System.
- Work package 3 - Disruption Management System.
Work stream 2 - Digital Services
- Work package 4 - Associated services, including Digital Travel Information Provision e.g. Website, App & API services.
Work stream 3 – Operational Management
- Work package 5 – Delivery, management, governance, support & maintenance etc.
The project is expected to formally commence in May 23 and will be delivered over a 4 year period with the option to extend +1 +1. This time period excludes an initial 9 month development phase.
Transport Scotland has identified the requirement to appoint a suitably experienced Main Contractor to undertake the replacement of the southern piled viaduct on the A985 Kincardine Bridge.
The works require the demolition of the existing Southern Piled Viaduct of the A985 Kincardine Bridge and replacement with a new five span structure.
This will require the design, provision and maintenance of a two directional temporary structure prior to the Southern Piled Viaduct being demolished. The new Southern Piled Viaduct is an Employer's Design.
The provision of integrated network management; routine, winter and emergency maintenance; renewal and improvement works and other such works; design and supervision of renewal and improvement works and such other work on the specified trunk roads within the Unit.
The contract will include indicative maximum value thresholds for categories of ordered work. These thresholds are subject to change during the contract based on the performance of the service provider.