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Construction works for the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation District Scotland South (AMIDS South)

Renfrewshire Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 18:51.

Opportunity overview

The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) South plays a key role in completing Renfrewshire Council’s proposed network of infrastructure projects by connecting the town of Paisley (population, circa 77,000), the largest local settlement, by all modes to AMIDS some 3km distance from the town centre and other nearby settlements of Renfrew and Inchinnan (and beyond) and providing direct links to existing and planned active travel routes (ATR). The over-arching AMIDS South project objectives are: Stimulation of increased economy and development activity in Paisley and the wider area, Attract and retain an increased working age population in the local area, Improve strategic, gateway and local access connections and perceptions between: Paisley Town Centre, Paisley Gilmour Street, AMIDS, /Glasgow Airport and the neighbouring communities. Improve integration of the area and key institutions (such as West College Scotland): north and south of Paisley Gilmour Street and east and west of the White Cart and Capture the benefits of major infrastructure improvements and associated development for Paisley Town Centre, Paisley, Renfrewshire and reinforce the value of planned investment at AMIDS. The AMIDS south project will provide new and more direct links to the proposed new Secondary School and Community Campus for the communities west of the White Cart Water. The proposed works for AMIDS South construction comprise: Upgrade and widening of approximately 1.7km existing road including new road infrastructure – North to South Route including new sewer structure, Upgrade of existing retaining walls for riverbank retention work at east-bank of White Cart Water, Construction of a new 93-meter span steel arch bridge over the White Cart Water and Construction of a new offline road over 550m – East to West Route. For details refer to drawing numbers: AMIDSS-AMEY-HGN-DR-CH-000002 to 000004 – General Arrangements Main components are summarised in Appendix 1 – Statement of Requirements and “AMIDSS Scope Part 1 - Final - Stage 1” as contained in the Suppliers Attachment Area. General information on the Project can be found here: Paisley to AMIDS transport links - Renfrewshire Website

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Classification

  • CPV45220000 — Engineering works and construction works
  • CPV44212100 — Bridge
  • CPV45112730 — Landscaping work for roads and motorways
  • CPV45221000 — Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
  • CPV45221100 — Construction work for bridges
  • CPV45221111 — Road bridge construction work
  • CPV45233000 — Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
  • CPV45233100 — Construction work for highways, roads
  • CPV45233120 — Road construction works
  • CPV45233121 — Main road construction works
  • CPV45233123 — Secondary road construction work
  • CPV45233125 — Road junction construction work
  • CPV45233220 — Surface work for roads
  • CPV45233221 — Road-surface painting work
  • CPV45233290 — Installation of road signs
  • CPV45233294 — Installation of road signals
  • CPV45233300 — Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths
  • CPV45233320 — Foundation work for roads
  • CPV45316110 — Installation of road lighting equipment
  • CPV71300000 — Engineering services
  • CPV71311000 — Civil engineering consultancy services
  • CPV71311100 — Civil engineering support services
  • CPV71312000 — Structural engineering consultancy services
  • CPV71320000 — Engineering design services
  • CPV71322000 — Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

Lots

  • The AMIDS South construction works contract is intended to be in the form of an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract Option A Fixed Priced Contract with an Activity Schedule including X optional and Z additional and amended clauses. The works are primarily Employer’s design with Contractor’s Design Portions. In the event the Council requires to enter into negotiation to improve tenders, the Council may consider including additional elements of Contractor’s Design such as the White Cart Crossing bridge. The construction programme is anticipated to be 24 months with a 24 months defects period. There will be a key date for completion of the works contained in Zone X which includes the pedestrian and vehicular access for the new Paisley Grammar School Campus by 30 May 2026. Planning consent for the project is in place and the Contractor will be directly responsible for discharging a number of planning consent conditions as detailed in the Scope. The proposed works for AMIDS South construction comprise: Upgrade and widening of approximately 1.7km existing road including new road infrastructure – North to South Route including new sewer structure, Upgrade of existing retaining walls for riverbank retention work at east-bank of White Cart Water, Construction of a new 93-meter span steel arch bridge over the White Cart Water and Construction of a new offline road over 550m – East to West Route. Full details of the works can be found in the document titled “AMIDSS Scope Part 1 - Final - Stage 1”. The draft conditions of contract are included with the ITP documents. These may be subject to change as the scope, drawings and specifications for the work are finalised. Final versions will be published in the ITT. Further information on the negotiation process will be provided to Bidders selected to submit a tender in the initial ITT. Additional information: The Council is conducting the procurement process under the competitive procedure with negotiation in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the Council's Standing Orders Relating to Contracts. The SPD Information and Instructions, contained in the Suppliers Attachment Area on the PCS-Tender System, provides Bidders with detailed information on the Project.£25.5m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
RC-CPU-22-352
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
An economic operator that suffers or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446, as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session in accordance with Regulation 88 of the 2015 Regulations.
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Second Stage

Invitation Date
15 May 2024, 00:00
Successive Reduction
Yes
No Negotiation Necessary
Yes

Tender Period

Ends
29 Apr 2024, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
3 Jul 2023, 00:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
Will be detailed in the Procurement Documents and Conditions of Contract
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
45220000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering works and construction works

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
31 Mar 2025, 23:59

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
The Bidder must be registered or enrolled in the relevant trade register kept in the Member State of its establishment (as described in Schedule 5 of Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Bidders may be assessed as a FAIL and be excluded from the competition if they fail to provide a response to this question.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Minimum
Bidders will be required to have a general yearly turnover of a minimum of 50m GBP for the last 3 years. Bidder will require to evidence insurance cover to the levels specified. he Bidder (including all Consortium Members in a Consortium) will be required to have a Dun & Bradstreet Failure Score of 20 or above in order to demonstrate its financial strength and stability. Where the Bidder is not able to make such a declaration, provides full details of the relevant events alongside an explanation of the expected impact on the Bidder’s economic and financial standing. Supporting evidence must be provided where available.
Description
Full details can be found in the SPD and the SPD Information and Instructions which can be accessed through the website referenced in section I.3 of this Contract Notice. At least one Consortium Member or Reliance Entity (e.g. parent company guarantor) must meet the minimum economic and financial standing selection criteria on behalf of the Consortium to pass. SPD 4B.1.1 Statement: Bidders will be required to have a general yearly turnover of a minimum of 50m GBP for the last 3 years. The average turnover stated shall be based upon the figures reported in the last 3 year’s audited financial statements. Where, for any valid reason, the Bidder does not have 3 years’ audited financial statements available, the Council may accept other forms of documentation which it considers acceptable as proof. SPD 4B.5 Statement: The bidder confirms they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover as follows: Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance = MINIMUM 10 MILLION GPB in the aggregate with one annual reinstatement OR MINIMUM 25 MILLION GBP in the aggregate Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = MINIMUM 10 MILLION GBP each and every claim Public Liability Insurance = MINIMUM 25 million GBP each and every claim (in the aggregate for products) Contract’s All Risk Insurance = value of works +15% Motor Vehicle Insurance = Statutory THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE – MINIMUM 5 MILLION GBP each and every claim 4B.6 The Bidder (including all Consortium Members in a Consortium) have a Dun & Bradstreet Failure Score of 20 or above in order to demonstrate its financial strength and stability.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Description
Full details can be found in the SPD and the SPD Information and Instructions which can be accessed through the website referenced in section I.3 of this Contract Notice. Where the Bidder is relying on the technical experience of a Consortium Member or Reliance Entity to meet the requirements of the Selection Criteria and/or Down Selection Criteria, the experience relied on must be consistent with the Consortium Member's or Reliance Entity's role under this Project. The Selection Criteria and the Down Selection Criteria will evaluate Bidders on the basis of: 4C.1.A - Project Delivery 4C.1.B – Contractor’s Design Portion and Temporary Works Design 4C.1.C – Stakeholders on Major Infrastructure project 4C.1.D – Traffic and Pedestrian Management Urban Areas 4C.1.E – Undertaking works near major utility 4C.1.F – Undertaking works near quay wall 4C.4 - Supply Chain Management

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The AMIDS South construction works contract is intended to be in the form of an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract Option A Fixed Priced Contract with an Activity Schedule including X optional and Z additional and amended clauses. The works are primarily Employer’s design with Contractor’s Design Portions. In the event the Council requires to enter into negotiation to improve tenders, the Council may consider including additional elements of Contractor’s Design such as the White Cart Crossing bridge. The construction programme is anticipated to be 24 months with a 24 months defects period. There will be a key date for completion of the works contained in Zone X which includes the pedestrian and vehicular access for the new Paisley Grammar School Campus by 30 May 2026. Planning consent for the project is in place and the Contractor will be directly responsible for discharging a number of planning consent conditions as detailed in the Scope. The proposed works for AMIDS South construction comprise: Upgrade and widening of approximately 1.7km existing road including new road infrastructure – North to South Route including new sewer structure, Upgrade of existing retaining walls for riverbank retention work at east-bank of White Cart Water, Construction of a new 93-meter span steel arch bridge over the White Cart Water and Construction of a new offline road over 550m – East to West Route. Full details of the works can be found in the document titled “AMIDSS Scope Part 1 - Final - Stage 1”. The draft conditions of contract are included with the ITP documents. These may be subject to change as the scope, drawings and specifications for the work are finalised. Final versions will be published in the ITT. Further information on the negotiation process will be provided to Bidders selected to submit a tender in the initial ITT. Additional information: The Council is conducting the procurement process under the competitive procedure with negotiation in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the Council's Standing Orders Relating to Contracts. The SPD Information and Instructions, contained in the Suppliers Attachment Area on the PCS-Tender System, provides Bidders with detailed information on the Project.

Value

Amount
25,500,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The Council intends to procure the Gallowhill Cycle Link as part of a separate procurement process, however reserves the right to instruct this as a variation to the scope for this contract or award directly to the appointed contractor subject to Council assessment of best value.

Renewal

Description
Extensions of time as permitted by the conditions of contract

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
3
Minimum Candidates
3

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Ends
29 May 2027, 23:59
Starts
5 Mar 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Owing to character limitations in the Contract Notice not all criteria and information relating to this procurement can be included in this notice. The objective and non-discriminatory criteria are set out in full in the SPD Instructions forming Appendix 2 of the SPD Information and Instructions document which can be accessed through the website referenced in section I.3. The RTP selection process will be carried out in three stages. Stage One: Compliance Check and Exclusion Grounds (Mandatory and Discretionary) (Pass/Fail): that the Bidder has submitted a complete and compliant RTP response; and whether any of the Bidder's consortium members and/or reliance entities (if any) are in breach of the mandatory grounds for exclusion or, in the case of the discretionary exclusion grounds, are considered ineligible at the discretion of the Council, in accordance with Part III of the SPD and Regulation 58 of the Regulations; Stage Two: Selection Criteria - Minimum Requirements (Pass/Fail): that the Bidder meets the requisite economic and financial standing Selection Criteria deemed appropriate for the Project set out in Section 3 of the SPD Instructions and meets the technical and professional ability selection criteria set out in Part 3 of the SPD Instructions; and Stage Three: Down Selection Criteria assessment (Scored): Bidders who pass Stage One and Stage Two will then have their RTP response scored in accordance with the Down Selection Criteria which are set out in Section 3 of the SPD Instructions. The Down Selection Criteria will be applied to all Bidders that pass Stage 1 and Stage 2 to reduce the number of Bidders that are invited to tender. It is the Council's intention to reduce the number of Bidders to THREE but the Council reserves the right to shortlist more than 3 Bidders where it is required to ensure (or demonstrate) competition. Bidders achieving the highest scores will be invited to tender. The SPD Information and Instruction document, contained in the Suppliers Attachment Area on the PCS-tender system, provides Bidders full details on the selection process and Down Selection Criteria.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Paisley

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM83
Entry 2
Region
UKM83
Entry 3
Region
UKM83

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45112730
Scheme
CPV
Description
Landscaping work for roads and motorways
Entry 2
Id
45221111
Scheme
CPV
Description
Road bridge construction work
Entry 3
Id
45233000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
Entry 4
Id
45233100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for highways, roads
Entry 5
Id
45233120
Scheme
CPV
Description
Road construction works
Entry 6
Id
45233121
Scheme
CPV
Description
Main road construction works
Entry 7
Id
45233123
Scheme
CPV
Description
Secondary road construction work
Entry 8
Id
45233125
Scheme
CPV
Description
Road junction construction work
Entry 9
Id
45233220
Scheme
CPV
Description
Surface work for roads
Entry 10
Id
45233221
Scheme
CPV
Description
Road-surface painting work
Entry 11
Id
45233300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths
Entry 12
Id
45233320
Scheme
CPV
Description
Foundation work for roads
Entry 13
Id
45316110
Scheme
CPV
Description
Installation of road lighting equipment
Entry 14
Id
45233294
Scheme
CPV
Description
Installation of road signals
Entry 15
Id
45233290
Scheme
CPV
Description
Installation of road signs
Entry 16
Id
71322000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
Entry 17
Id
71311100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Civil engineering support services
Entry 18
Id
71311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Civil engineering consultancy services
Entry 19
Id
71300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering services
Entry 20
Id
71312000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Structural engineering consultancy services
Entry 21
Id
71320000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering design services
Entry 22
Id
44212100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Bridge
Entry 23
Id
45221000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
Entry 24
Id
45221100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for bridges

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-1038
Name
Renfrewshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Paisley
Postal Code
PA1 1JB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Renfrewshire Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 3003000300
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-109229
Name
Renfrewshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Paisley
Postal Code
PA1 1JD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Renfrewshire House

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Renfrewshire Council

Contact

Name
Rebecca Park
Telephone
+44 3003000300
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-45038
Name
Refer to Section VI.4.3

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Refer to Section VI.4.3
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Refer to Section VI.4.3
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-942
Name
Court of Session

Roles

reviewContactPoint

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1RQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Parliament Square

Identifier

Legal Name
Court of Session
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-158974
Name
Farrans Construction trading as a division of Northstone (NI) Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKN0
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT17 9NU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
99 Kingsway

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Farrans Construction trading as a division of Northstone (NI) Limited

Contact

Telephone
+44 2890551300

Award information

Award 1
Id
051568-2025-RC-CPU-22-352-1
Status
active
Has Subcontracting
Yes

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-158974
Name
Farrans Construction trading as a division of Northstone (NI) Limited

Related lots

1

Subcontracting

Maximum Percentage
0.6
Minimum Percentage
0.6

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
051568-2025-RC-CPU-22-352-1
Status
active
Award ID
051568-2025-RC-CPU-22-352-1
Date Signed
14 Aug 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
34,714,649.54
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Paisley · UKM83 · PA1 1JD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM83

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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