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Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Technology & Lighting Surveys

BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED

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05 Aug 2026 at 10:00

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03 Aug 2026 at 15:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited has announced a tender for the "Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Technology & Lighting Surveys" project, part of the Lower Thames Crossing initiative. The procurement process is currently at the tender amendment stage, inviting interested parties to participate by expressing their interest for this work in the CPV category "Road lights" and related services. The project involves conducting technology and lighting surveys, specifically for the A13 and M25 routes in the regions of East of England and South East, United Kingdom. Key project components include lighting and technology asset inspections and testing. This open procedure process is specifically designed for the delivery of high-quality surveys and spans a contract period from 1st November 2026 to 1st November 2027. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest by 10th August 2026.

This tender offers substantial prospects for organisations specialising in highway technology and lighting surveys, providing an opportunity to contribute to a significant infrastructure project. Companies with experience in major highway projects, electrical inspections, and strong health and safety management systems will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this tender also provides a chance to support Balfour Beatty's commitment to sustainability and the creation of a skills legacy in local communities. Businesses that focus on zero emissions solutions, local recruitment, and workforce upskilling are encouraged to apply, helping shape what aims to be the UK's greenest road initiative, fostering growth and innovation in the construction sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Technology & Lighting Surveys

Notice Description

We are inviting expressions of interest from qualified and experienced suppliers to undertake Technology and Lighting Surveys as part of the Lower Thames Crossing Roads North programme. The surveys will provide comprehensive asset and condition information to support the development of the Roads North Temporary Diversions (RNoT) design, including the A13 and M25 temporary diversion routes Package Scope The package includes, but is not limited to: Undertaking lighting surveys on the M25, A13, A1089 and associated side roads in accordance with the Design Team's requirements. Undertaking technology surveys on the M25 in accordance with the Design Team's requirements. Carrying out lighting feeder pillar (FP) inspections and testing. Carrying out technology electrical infrastructure (EI) inspections and testing. Undertaking CCD condition surveys. Completing lighting circuit condition inspections and testing. Completing lighting column and luminaire condition inspections and testing. Producing comprehensive survey records, condition assessments and asset information to inform the subsequent design phase. Coordinating with the Contractor and Design Team to ensure survey outputs meet programme and design requirements. What We're Looking For Suppliers should be able to: Deliver high-quality highway lighting and technology surveys on operational road networks. Undertake electrical inspections, testing and condition assessments of highway lighting and technology assets. Demonstrate experience working safely on live highways, including motorways and strategic road networks. Provide robust quality assurance processes to ensure accurate and reliable asset data. Deliver survey outputs within challenging programme constraints. Work collaboratively with Tier 1 contractors, designers and key stakeholders. Experience & Standards We are looking for companies with: Proven experience delivering lighting and technology surveys on major highways or infrastructure projects. Experience undertaking feeder pillar inspections, circuit testing, column and luminaire inspections and technology asset surveys. Appropriately qualified and competent personnel for electrical inspection and testing activities. Strong health, safety, environmental and quality management systems. Experience working within National Highways and/or local authority environments. The ability to meet the Lower Thames Crossing requirements relating to sustainability, carbon reduction and social value. Next Steps If you are interested and would like further information, including pre-qualification requirements and tender timelines, please respond to this notice by 10.08.2026 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-b5fd17-9d0444a4-185f-4c8c-a58f-fa02003d0439
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c80b0b-fbe7-49d7-8ac2-07a1a30e6e1a
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

34993000 - Road lights

50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71356100 - Technical control services

71356200 - Technical assistance services

71356300 - Technical support services

71356400 - Technical planning services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2027 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
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

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