Tender

Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Vehicle Recovery

SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

15 Apr 2025 at 15:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

SKANSKA Construction UK Limited is seeking a vehicle recovery contractor for the Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads. This tender falls under the industry category of breakdown and recovery services for various types of vehicles, including cars, commercial vehicles, buses, and motor vehicles (CPV codes: 50118100, 50118110, 50118200, 50118300, 50118400). The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase with a deadline for expressions of interest on 23rd April 2025. The contract is expected to commence in late August 2026 in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs experienced in vehicle recovery and possessing relevant qualifications (Lantra/CSCS and a Highway Passport). Companies with depots near the scheme who have worked on the National Highways network will be well-suited for this competitive quotation procurement method. This contract offers a chance to expand operational capabilities and establish a strong presence in a high-demand sector within the region.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Vehicle Recovery

Notice Description

A Vehicle recovery contractor is required for the Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads. These works are likely to be required from Autumn 2025. The work consists of the following elements: Provide vehicle recovery for both Heavy and Light vehicles with the option of an IPV if required. Contractors must have previous experience of working on the National Highways network and have depots in proximity to the scheme. 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
ocds-b5fd17-9ef8cee9-0a3a-41b4-9ea1-e7402d0af9af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4690b5da-cbf2-4b42-9331-fc8661fa04b4
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars

50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services

50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles

50118300 - Breakdown and recovery services for buses

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Aug 2026 - 26 Aug 2026 24 hours
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
Eleanor Clarke
Contact Email
eleanor.clarke@skanska.co.uk
Contact Phone
07823 356520

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-9ef8cee9-0a3a-41b4-9ea1-e7402d0af9af-2025-04-15T16:39:25+01:00",
    "date": "2025-04-15T16:39:25+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-9ef8cee9-0a3a-41b4-9ea1-e7402d0af9af",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Vehicle Recovery",
        "title": "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Vehicle Recovery",
        "description": "A Vehicle recovery contractor is required for the Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads. These works are likely to be required from Autumn 2025. The work consists of the following elements: Provide vehicle recovery for both Heavy and Light vehicles with the option of an IPV if required. Contractors must have previous experience of working on the National Highways network and have depots in proximity to the scheme. 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",
        "datePublished": "2025-04-15T16:39:25+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "50118100",
            "description": "Breakdown and recovery services for cars"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "50118110",
                "description": "Vehicle towing-away services"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "50118200",
                "description": "Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "50118300",
                "description": "Breakdown and recovery services for buses"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "50118400",
                "description": "Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South East",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 1,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive quotation (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-04-23T17:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-08-26T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2026-08-26T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4690b5da-cbf2-4b42-9331-fc8661fa04b4",
                "datePublished": "2025-04-15T16:39:25+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "bidders",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ed27484-e89b-442f-8441-f37fcf3e9a9a",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "please complete the attached expression of interest form and return to eleanor.clarke@skanska.co.uk",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b5e2c83-cc66-4485-8ac7-be7af47c8fa1",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/WRX39aMM",
            "name": "SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/WRX39aMM"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Hercules way",
                "locality": "WATFORD",
                "postalCode": "WD39SW",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Eleanor Clarke",
                "email": "eleanor.clarke@skanska.co.uk",
                "telephone": "07823 356520"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/WRX39aMM",
        "name": "SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED"
    }
}