Tender

Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Land East Of Thong Ecological Habitat Creation

SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED

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Tender

01 Apr 2025 at 13:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED has initiated a tender process for the "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Land East Of Thong Ecological Habitat Creation" project, aimed at supporting the ecological requirements of the Lower Thames Crossing infrastructure project. Situated in the South East of the United Kingdom, this tender focuses on landscaping work for roads and motorways. The ongoing tender phase will conclude on 8th April 2025, with the contract period spanning from 5th May 2025 to 29th August 2026. Key tasks include the construction of ecological ponds, tree and bush planting, turf stripping, and installing road access infrastructure. Prospective contractors should comply with ecological constraints and possess the relevant qualifications and competency cards, such as Lantra/CSCS and a Highway Passport.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ecological and landscaping work, especially SMEs. The project requires technical expertise in ecological habitat creation, making it suitable for companies with experience in environmental conservation projects. Businesses possessing the necessary qualifications and demonstrating a strong adherence to ecological and health & safety standards can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolios by contributing to a high-profile infrastructure project. Additionally, this contract can offer sustained work over 16 months, allowing companies to secure long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Land East Of Thong Ecological Habitat Creation

Notice Description

The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a significant infrastructure project designed to address congestion and pollution at the Dartford Crossing, the only road crossing of the River Thames east of London. The project includes the construction of twin-bore tunnels and a dual carriageway linking the M25 at Junctions 28 and 30 to the A2, east of Gravesend. An ecological habitat is required to be created for the Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads to translocate species from other areas of the project. These works are likely to be required in Autumn 2025. The work consists of the following elements: * Removal of existing and installation of new post and three rail fencing * Construction of ecological ponds * Turf stripping and topsoil treatment for planting * Installation of road access bell mouth * Tree and bush planting The works shall be subject to checks by ecologists and other the ecological constraints like tree preservation orders, birdnesting season, and other reptiles, GCN, Badgers etc. The operatives involved in the works shall be Competent with relevant qualifications and competency cards(Lantra/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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf97a54e-d65b-4f91-993b-866a9de53bfe
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 29 Aug 2026 1-2 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
SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD3 9SW
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
Chorleywood South & Maple Cross
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Further Information

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