A new £10 million framework has been launched to deliver advance works as part of the A9 Dualling programme.

The four-year programme involves carrying out works along the A9 route between Perth and Inverness in preparation for the start of the main construction work. Features include site clearance, property demolition, access tracks, laybys, fencing, signage, drainage and piling.

Firms are now being invited to apply to join the framework, with work being grouped into three lots;

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• Civil engineering works up to £250,000

• Civil engineering works from £250,000 to £2m

• Piling works up to £350,000

Contractors are expected to be appointed on to the Framework in November with the first work commissioned shortly after.

Keith Brown, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work said: "This framework contract marks another major milestone in delivering the A9 Dualling Programme. Preparing the route in advance of the main construction work will enable the main contractors to hit the ground running -  ensuring everything that can be done is being done.

"This contract underlines the Scottish Government's commitment and continued significant investment towards ensuring that road users and the communities along the A9 get the 21st century road network they rightly deserve, which when completed will bring faster journey times, better journey time reliability and road safety improvements."

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