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Forth Replacement Crossing “Opportunities for Local Businesses”

Wednesday 30th November 2011 Carnegie Conference Centre, Halbeath, Dunfermline

The Forth Replacement Crossing (FRC) is a major infrastructure project for Scotland, designed to safeguard a vital connection in the country's transport network and is being led by Transport Scotland.

Despite significant investment and maintenance over its lifetime, the current Forth Road Bridge is showing signs of deterioration and is not suitable as the long-term main crossing of the Firth of Forth. The FRC is designed to safeguard this vital cross-Forth connection in Scotland's transport network. Construction will commence shortly following the completion of a two-year procurement process that has delivered significant savings on the scheme’s previous expected cost.  All three main contracts that make up the FRC project have now been awarded, with all three successful bids coming in under budget.

 

The Principal Contract to build the new bridge and connecting roads was awarded to the Forth Crossing Bridge Constructors (FCBC) consortium with a successful tender price of £790m, significantly below the original estimated price range of £900 to £1.2 billion.

 

The contract to install elements of the project’s Intelligent Transport System (ITS) on the M90 in Fife was awarded to John Graham (Dromore) Ltd, with a successful tender price of £12.9 million, below the original £15m to £22m estimated range.

 

Finally, the contract to upgrade M9 Junction 1a at Kirkliston has been awarded to a consortium between John Sisk and Roadbridge with a successful tender price of £25.6m, again substantially below the estimated price range of £45m to £65m.

This event will allow local businesses in East Central Scotland to find out more about the major works which are about to commence, the range and nature of the contracts awarded and the potential for downstream sub contracting opportunities – a list of some of the commodities that the main contractors will be purchasing is outlined below.  In addition, a range of agencies will be on hand to provide information advice and guidance on how to successfully bid for contracts.

 

Outline Programme:

9.00                 Registration and Coffee

9.30                 Introduction & Presentations

  • Overview by Transport Scotland
  • FRC Principal Contract, Forth Crossing Bridge Constructors (10mins)
  • Intelligent Transport System, John Graham (Dromore) Ltd
  • Upgrade and improvements to M9 Junction 1a at Kirkliston, Sisk Roadbridge Civil Engineering Ltd
  • Questions

 

10.30                           Tea/Coffee Break

 

10.45 to 12.15             “Meet the Buyers” – representatives from each of the contractors will be on hand to discuss future contract opportunities with businesses.  Other support agencies will have displays and will be available to meet with delegates.

 

Workshops

10.45                           Public Contracts Scotland

11.15                           PQQ and Tender Processes

11.45                           Procurement Support in Fife

 

12.15                           Close

 

Places at this event are limited, one place only per business and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.  Please book early to guarantee a place.  There is no charge for attending this event.

 

To reserve your place, please contact Kelly Lister kellylister@fifechamber.co.uk or call 01592 647740 alternatively you can book online at http://www.fifechamber.co.uk/events