Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire House
Paisley
PA1 1JD
Contact
Rebecca Park
rebecca.park@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3003000300
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00400
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Construction works for the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation District Scotland South (AMIDS South)
Reference number
RC-CPU-22-352
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
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
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £34,714,649.54
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways
- 45221111 - Road bridge construction work
- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 45233121 - Main road construction works
- 45233123 - Secondary road construction work
- 45233125 - Road junction construction work
- 45233220 - Surface work for roads
- 45233221 - Road-surface painting work
- 45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths
- 45233320 - Foundation work for roads
- 45316110 - Installation of road lighting equipment
- 45233294 - Installation of road signals
- 45233290 - Installation of road signs
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 71311100 - Civil engineering support services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 44212100 - Bridge
- 45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Main site or place of performance
Paisley
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) 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.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-009960
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
RC-CPU-22-352
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Farrans Construction trading as a division of Northstone (NI) Limited
99 Kingsway
Belfast
BT17 9NU
Telephone
+44 2890551300
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £34,714,649.54
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Proportion: 60 %
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Bidders should note that the Council is currently assembling the land required to construct the works. The Council has published 1 Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) in relation to the land required and is in advanced discussions with the majority of landowners. The CPO ca be viewed here: Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) South Compulsory Purchase Order 2023 - Renfrewshire Website
Award of a contract as a result of this procurement exercise will be subject to the Council receiving confirmation of the CPO to allow for the acquisition of land required. An update on land assembly and land made available will be included with the ITT.
Bidders should note that award of any contract as a result of this procurement process is subject to approval of the Full Business Case by the Levelling Up Fund and Council internal governance procedures.
(SC Ref:808402)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Refer to Section VI.4.3
Refer to Section VI.4.3
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
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.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Court of Session
Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
Country
United Kingdom