Question reference: S3W-40351
- Asked by: Tricia Marwick, MSP for Central Fife, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 8 March 2011
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Current status: Answered by Keith Brown on 21 March 2011
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the status is of the Forth Replacement Crossing Principal Contract procurement process.
Answer
The tender period for the Principal Contract has concluded successfully. Two valid and high quality bids have been received.
We can confirm the project costs will be fully met from the Scottish Government capital budget. Formal letters indicating an intention to award have been issued today and, subject to the mandatory standstill period, the contract will be awarded to the successful contractor in mid-April.