FCBC had been announced as the preferred bidder for the design and build contract on 21 March with a bid of US$1.286 billion. Scottish ministers then observed a mandatory standstill period before awarding the contract.

The contract covers the the main crossing and the road connection immediately north and south of the bridge.

The FCBC consortium comprises Hochtief Construction,  Dragados, American Bridge International and Morrison Construction supported by a design team of Ramboll, Gifford, Grontmij and Leonhardt Andrae & Partner.

Construction is expected to begin this summer.