Question reference: S6W-09626
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 5 July 2022
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Current status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 29 July 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what operating company will run the maintenance and management of trunk roads across the north east of Scotland from the start of the new contract period, and for what reasons has the decision been taken to appoint that company.
Answer
Amey OW Ltd has been awarded the Network Maintenance Contract for the North East Unit. This contract will begin on 16 August and run for 8 years, with a potential to extend for a further 4 years. The procurement process was carried out in compliance with the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (the Regulations) in a fair, equal and transparent manner, Amey OW Ltd being identified as the successful tender in accordance with the competition rules as advertised within the Contract Notice and all competition documentation.