Tender

Lower Thames Crossing - Tunnels and Approaches

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Nov 2020 at 13:57

Tender Notice
Planning

11 Feb 2019 at 16:39

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Feb 2019 at 14:50

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is currently engaged in the tendering process for the "Lower Thames Crossing - Tunnels and Approaches" project, which entails the design and construction of two major highway tunnels beneath the River Thames. This project falls under the construction industry category and is located in the East of England and South East regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, employing a Competitive Dialogue Procedure, with the tender period set to conclude on 23rd December 2020. The contract, valued at approximately £2.3 billion, is scheduled to start on 12th May 2022 and finish on 31st December 2027.

This significant opportunity is ideal for large construction firms with expertise in tunnel engineering and infrastructure projects, as well as those capable of managing complex construction contracts under the NEC4 framework. Companies looking to expand their business in the construction sector should consider participating in this tender, particularly those with the capacity to handle large-scale projects and a proven track record in similar works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lower Thames Crossing - Tunnels and Approaches

Notice Description

The contract is to design and construct two highway tunnels beneath the River Thames and will be procured under the Competitive Dialogue Procedure. The contract will be based on the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) form of contract. The scope includes the portal buildings, approach roads, the tunnel controls systems (MEICA) and a five year landscape maintenance and aftercare contract. At circa 16 metres in diameter, these tunnels will be some of the largest bored tunnels in the world. Each tunnel will feature a three-lane carriage way. Each tunnel will be circa 4km in length. The contract also includes portal structures and approximately 1km of approach roads from each portal connecting into the two neighbouring roads contracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84b50ea0-338b-4e50-95fc-ab62193cfaf8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/178838ad-ad74-4ae6-9851-cac58b92e2a1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2022 - 31 Dec 2027 Over 5 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
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Highways England
Contact Email
cipmarketengagement@highwaysengland.co.uk, ltcprocurement@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK40 2TP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Harpur
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

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