Contract awardedRoad construction

A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy

Upgrade of 9.6km of A9 carriageway to dual 2-lane all-purpose standard, including a new bridge at Dalmagarry, 3.3km of local link roads, and 42 culvert upgrades. The project involves complex earthworks, drainage, and service diversions, followed by a 5-year maintenance period for landscaping and defect rectification. The contract requires BIM Level 2 compliance and the appointment of a Principal Contractor and Principal Designer under CDM 2015 regulations.

Awarded value
Not published
Published
26 February 2021
Awarded
17 August 2026
Contract length
96 months
Ends 17 August 2034

What the contract covers

Design and build contract

Design and construction of major trunk road infrastructure, including bridge engineering, earthworks, drainage systems, and associated environmental mitigation works.

  • Design and construction of online widening to the existing A9 trunk road to upgrade to rural dual carriageway (D2AP) standard
  • Design and construction of associated structures including bridges, retaining walls, and culverts
  • Design and construction of new side roads and access roads associated with the widening of the existing A9 trunk road
  • Diversionary works for statutory undertakers and the like
  • Environmental and landscaping mitigation measures
  • Construction of a Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) including retention basins and swales
  • Stopping up of existing direct accesses and alternative provision made with alternative new means of access
  • Traffic management
  • Accommodation works
  • 5-year period of maintenance for landscaping and defect rectification following completion

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Design and build contract
Initial term
36 months
Contract dates
17 August 2026 to 17 August 2034
Certifications asked for
NHSS 2B, NHSS 2c, NHSS 5A, NHSS 5B, NHSS 7, NHSS 8, NHSS 9A, NHSS 10A, NHSS 10B, NHSS 12A/B, NHSS 12D, NHSS 13, NHSS 14, NHSS 15, NHSS 16, NHSS 17, NHSS 18, NHSS 20, NHSS 23, CSCS
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Works
CPV codes
45233100, 45221220, 45221111, 45221112

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Transport Scotland

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/3547947/a9-dualling-tomatin-to-moy
Buyer reference
TS/MP/WKS/2021/01
Last checked
5 November 2026

Transport Scotland. A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy. Contract award, 26 February 2021. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3547947/a9-dualling-tomatin-to-moy (accessed 5 November 2026).