Tender

Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - GPR Survey & Utility Mapping Works

BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED

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Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 15:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited is currently in the tender stage for the "Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - GPR Survey & Utility Mapping Works." This tender, part of the Lower Thames Crossing infrastructure programme, seeks qualified subcontractors for Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Surveys and Utility Mapping. The industry category is primarily focused on geotechnical engineering services, including geological, geophysical, and surveying services. The procurement is an open procedure with a main works procurement category. Subcontractors interested must express their interest by 3rd November 2025. The works are set to occur in the East of England and South East regions of the United Kingdom, with a contract period starting on 1st May 2026 and concluding on 1st July 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in geotechnical engineering and utility mapping to contribute to a major infrastructure project, reinforcing their industry presence and expertise. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, will find this project accessible, given the suitability criteria. Businesses with capabilities in PAS128-compliant utility detection, advanced surveying equipment, and digital mapping software stand to benefit from participating. The project also aligns with Balfour Beatty's commitment to sustainability, including a zero-emissions approach and leaving a skills legacy, encouraging locational hiring and workforce upskilling. Such efforts not only enhance business growth but also support community development and environmental stewardship.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - GPR Survey & Utility Mapping Works

Notice Description

We are inviting expressions of interest from qualified and experienced subcontractors for the delivery of our Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Surveys & Utility Mapping Package as part of the Lower Thames Crossing Roads North of the Thames infrastructure programme. This package will include: PAS128-compliant underground utility detection surveys (Type B - M1 and M2) Topographical data capture using terrestrial survey equipment Digital mapping and reporting in 2D and 3D AutoCAD formats The subcontractor must comply with the technical requirements outlined in the project specification, including: Accurate location and depth recording of underground utilities to Quality Levels B1-B4 Use of intelligent radar scanning and electromagnetic locator (EML) techniques Annotation of survey outputs with full X, Y, Z dimensions and feature coding Delivery of layered AutoCAD files and comprehensive survey reports Interested subcontractors must demonstrate: Proven experience in delivering GPR and utility mapping works aligned with PAS128 Competence in using advanced survey equipment and software Robust health, safety, environmental and quality management systems Appropriate certifications (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and familiarity with the Specification for Highway Works To express your interest and receive further details-including pre-qualification requirements and tender timelines-please respond to this notice by 03.11.2025. 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-b5fd17-46b4d18b-19a1-477d-9bc4-0fa68d50d9c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8743ee7c-0b81-4d57-92db-bb63ae628b2e
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

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 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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