Tender

Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Stage 1 works - Office Compound Surfacing

SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 10:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Skanska Construction UK Limited is overseeing the procurement process for the Lower Thames Crossing project, specifically focusing on Stage 1 works related to office compound surfacing in Gravesend, Kent. The tender is currently in the active stage and published under the industry category of road-surfacing machinery, with further classifications for road-surfacing materials. The tender process follows a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, designed to attract participation from SMEs. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest by 25th February 2026, with the contract period starting on 26th February 2026 and ending on 5th October 2026. The procurement process aims to ensure the delivery of high-quality surfacing works while adhering to environmental and safety standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in road-surfacing and related materials, particularly those with a focus on sustainable construction practices. With a total estimated contract value of £1,500,000, it is an attractive proposition for companies capable of supplying, delivering, and installing asphalt surfacing efficiently. As Skanska promotes regional growth and skills development, businesses committed to upskilling their workforce and recruiting locally stand a better chance of securing this contract. Furthermore, companies that align with Skanska's ambitions of achieving low-carbon construction and maintaining biodiversity will be well-suited to benefit from this opportunity, establishing themselves in a significant infrastructure project fostering economic growth and environmental sustainability in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Stage 1 works - Office Compound Surfacing

Notice Description

Skanska is seeking to procure a Subcontractor to supply, deliver, and install asphalt surfacing to support compound access routes, and hard standings located in Gravesend, Kent. The subcontractor will be responsible for providing all labour, materials, plant, and quality assurance necessary to complete the surfacing works in accordance with the specifications, programme requirements, and safety standards set by Skanska as the Main Contractor. 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, businesses to opportunities, leaving a skills legacy for the local community and championing biodiversity and low-carbon construction. To support the project ambitions, we are committed to publishing opportunities on Contracts Finder to ensure full visibility for SMEs and local subcontractors. By doing so, we widen access to the Lower Thames Crossing supply chain, encourage participation from smaller and local businesses, and help unlock regional growth. This approach ensures that organisations of all sizes can compete fairly, strengthens local economies, and maximises the benefit of investment within the communities closest to the project. 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: * Supporting LTC to leave a skills legacy for the local community. This means recruiting a local workforce and upskilling the supply chain to enable meaningful progression into higher paid, higher skilled work. * Delivering LTC with the lowest practicable carbon. This includes adoption of our "zero emissions" intent, eradication of diesel on site and promotion of alternative sustainable fuels. * Helping to create successful opportunities by providing early careers roles, such as apprenticeships, and inspiring young people into construction through delivery of STEM engagement. The operatives involved in the works shall be competent with relevant qualifications and competency cards (CSCS) and have a Highway Passport. Additional information: Please complete the attached expression of interest form and return to eleanor.clarke@skanska.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-380e5da3-eceb-4c81-abe2-05d2e9396a79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91f63b25-e449-4e47-9014-33710d559a9a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

43312000 - Road-surfacing machinery

44113800 - Road-surfacing materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 20262 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 5 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED
Contact Name
Eleanor Clarke
Contact Email
eleanor.clarke@skanska.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD25 7GS
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Leavesden
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Further Information

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