Scottish Trunk Road NMC - North West - A9 Scrabster Debris Flow Barrier Works

What this is

BEAR Scotland Limited is procuring A9 Scrabster Debris Flow Barrier Works as part of the Scottish Trunk Road Network Management Contract (North West Unit). The works involve landslide mitigation on the A9 approach to Scrabster Harbour to reduce slope instability risk. This is a subcontract opportunity — potential subcontractors are invited to register interest and complete Form 050 Subcontractor Assessment. Estimated value is £300,000–£400,000.

Key points

• SUBCONTRACT OPPORTUNITY under BEAR Scotland NMC North West — Form 050 must be submitted to register interest
• Landslide mitigation works on A9 at Scrabster — specialist geotechnical/civil works capability required
• Tight programme: start late August/September 2026 with 3-week tender period
• Estimated value £300,000–£400,000

Who can bid

Dual-stage subcontract opportunity under BEAR Scotland NMC North West Unit. Subcontractors must complete Form 050 Subcontractor Assessment. Tender issue expected June 2026 with 3-week return, award within 3 weeks, 6–7 week mobilisation, on-site start late August/early September 2026.

How it is scored

Quality 40% · Price 60% 40% Quality, 60% Price (as stated in notice). Prices subject to value engineering for phases 2 and 3.

Money

Estimated value £300,000–£400,000 (midpoint £350,000).

How to submit

Form 050 Subcontractor Assessment to be submitted to email contact provided via the notice. NOT via PCS tender portal.

Clarifications

Contact BEAR Scotland via email as provided in notice. Deadline for interest registration 29 May 2026.

Contract period

Fixed works contract. On-site start expected late August/early September 2026. Debris flow barrier installation on A9 approach to Scrabster Harbour.

Classification

CPV 45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work ScotlandHighlandsCaithness