Tender

Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC -Vegetation Clearance

BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED

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Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 15:08

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 - Vegetation Clearance" tender, focusing on the vegetation clearance package of the Lower Thames Crossing project. The contract falls under the site preparation and clearance work industry category and is located in the East of England and South East regions of the United Kingdom. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, following an open procedure above the threshold, with a deadline for expressing interest by 1st August 2025. The project is set to begin on 1st February 2026 and is expected to conclude by 1st July 2034. The main goal of the project is to connect Essex and Kent through an environmentally sustainable road plan, promoting zero emissions and providing opportunities for local communities.

This tender presents significant prospects for business growth, particularly for skilled sub-contractors specialising in vegetation clearance, tree clearing, and ground maintenance services. The opportunity is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs with proven expertise in delivering environmentally resilient and sustainably oriented construction services. Balfour Beatty's focus on low-carbon solutions and the upskilling of local workforces aligns with wider industry trends towards sustainability and social value. Participating businesses can enhance their portfolio by aligning with these ambitious objectives and capitalise on emerging opportunities within the growing infrastructure sector. Sub-contractors interested in competing are encouraged to demonstrate their capability to comply with robust safety and environmental standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC -Vegetation Clearance

Notice Description

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from experienced and qualified sub-contractors for the delivery of our Vegetation Clearance Package as part of an upcoming project. This package will involve the safe and efficient clearance of vegetation in accordance with project specifications, environmental standards, and relevant health and safety regulations. The scope may include tree and shrub removal, stump grinding, chipping, and disposal, as well as ongoing site maintenance where required. Interested sub-contractors must demonstrate relevant experience, appropriate certifications, and the capacity to deliver works within defined timescales and budgets. To express your interest please respond to this notice by 01.08.25 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da08807-d300-4e26-9de1-f229cb42839d
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

45 - Construction work

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work

45111212 - Rock-removal work

45111213 - Site-clearance work

45111220 - Scrub-removal work

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211600 - Tree seeding

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Jul 2034 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
BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

  • https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2fae142-f52f-47af-a5d0-024e27ede619
    How to apply, please complete the attached Vegetation Clearance Eligibility Criteria by the 01.08.25. then submit to the Supply Chain Team at BBLTCProcurementandSupplyChain@balfourbeatty.com. Please make sure to complete the eligibility criteria section of the PQQ fully, as missing information might affect your chance to move forward to the next stage. The following questions are designed as 'Qualification Questions' to assess your organisations ability to meet Balfour Beatty's and Lower Thames Crossing's supply chain requirements requirements. If you have completed our Eligibly Criteria for any other package on this project then please just complete sections 1.5 & 1.6 (Package Specific & Previous Experience) Please note this is by no means a guarantee of any work

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