Tender

Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Archaeology Early Works

BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED

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Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 16:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited is inviting expressions of interest for the "Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Archaeology Early Works" contract, which focuses on delivering archaeological services in outdoor areas. This procurement is classified under the industry category of Architectural services for outdoor areas with additional emphasis on Archaeological services. The work is scheduled to take place in the East of England and South East regions of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, and submissions are due by 18 September 2025. This open procedure is part of the broader initiative related to the Lower Thames Crossing project, aimed at connecting Essex and Kent through a tunnel beneath the River Thames. The entire contract period spans from 1 March 2026 to 1 July 2028, with a total value of £1,000,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for qualified and experienced sub-contractors to engage in a prestigious infrastructure project. Businesses with expertise in archaeological investigations and a robust commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards will find this project particularly advantageous. Balfour Beatty is seeking partners who can contribute to their goal of delivering the UK’s greenest road, implying a preference for suppliers promoting zero emissions and contributing to local community skills through employment and upskilling initiatives. The opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations in the high-profile infrastructure sector while supporting sustainable development and environmental conservation efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Archaeology Early Works

Notice Description

We are inviting expressions of interest from qualified and experienced sub-contractors for the delivery of our Archaeological Services Package as part of an upcoming project. This package will involve the provision of archaeological investigations, including site assessments, watching briefs, excavation, recording, and reporting in accordance with all relevant legislation, planning conditions, and heritage standards. The scope may also include post-excavation analysis and liaison with local authorities and heritage bodies. Interested sub-contractors must demonstrate appropriate qualifications, experience in delivering similar works, and operate with robust health, safety, and environmental procedures. To express your interest and receive further details-including pre-qualification requirements and tender timelines-please respond to this notice by 18.09.25. Additional information: The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a new road to better connect Essex and Kent through a tunnel beneath the River Thames. Our purpose is to drive a change in how we deliver - connecting people to jobs and businesses to opportunities, leaving a skills legacy for the local community and construction industry, all whilst restoring nature and drawing a new blueprint for low-carbon construction. Our ambition is to deliver the UK's greenest road, and to do the right thing for local communities and the environment. We can only achieve this with the support of our supply chain, and it is therefore critical that for any supplier to be successful in winning work on LTC, they must demonstrate commitments to supporting delivery of our ambitions: * Delivering the works through a 'zero emissions' solution, and not using diesel on site in any plant or machinery. * Supporting us to leave a skills legacy for the local community, by not only recruiting locally, but upskilling your workforce to enable meaningful progression into higher paid higher skilled work. * Helping to facilitate successful opportunities by providing early careers roles, as well as inspiring young people into construction through delivery of STEM engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32d329fa-5977-41c8-af23-5401a270f7ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f31da26-637e-4412-a9ca-104d6b4c00c0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED
Contact Name
BB LTC Procurement and Supply Chain Team
Contact Email
bbltcprocurementandsupplychain@balfourbeatty.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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