Tender

Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Concrete Pumps

SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED

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Tender

06 May 2026 at 10:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Skanska Construction UK Limited is initiating a tender process for the provision of concrete pumps in the Lower Thames Crossing project, specifically focusing on the roads in Kent. This opportunity encompasses the supply of labour, plant, and equipment required for the uninterrupted construction activities, forming an essential part of the main construction programme. The procurement falls under the "works" category and is particularly relevant to major highway schemes, highlighting a need for contractors with experience in such projects. The procurement method is a competitive procedure with negotiation, suitable for contracts above the threshold, and the deadline for expressions of interest is set for the 27th of May 2026. The tender process is currently in the tender stage, and the project is located in the South East of the United Kingdom, with a contract period expected from March 2027 to November 2032.

This tender offers extensive opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs with the potential to join the supply chain of a major infrastructure project like the Lower Thames Crossing. Businesses specialising in construction services, especially those with a proficiency in highway construction and a commitment to low-carbon and sustainable practices, will find this tender particularly suitable. The project aims to encourage participation from smaller and local businesses, providing significant opportunities to contribute to the UK's greenest road initiative. With the emphasis on fostering skills legacy and promoting local employment and upskilling, companies capable of supporting these ambitions are ideally positioned to benefit from participating in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Concrete Pumps

Notice Description

Skanska is looking to appoint a subcontractor to provide concrete pumps for the Lower Thames Crossing (Kent Roads) project. The selected subcontractor will be required to supply all necessary labour, plant, and equipment. These works form part of the initial phase of the main construction programme, known as uninterrupted construction activities. These works form part of the initial phase of the main construction programme, known as uninterrupted construction activities. Although the majority of the work will take place off-line, certain sections will be located online within the central reservation of the A2; therefore, proven experience in major highway schemes is essential. 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, businesses to opportunities, leaving a skills legacy for the local community and championing biodiversity and low-carbon construction. To support the project ambitions, we are committed to publishing opportunities on Contracts Finder to ensure full visibility for SMEs and local subcontractors. By doing so, we widen access to the Lower Thames Crossing supply chain, encourage participation from smaller and local businesses, and help unlock regional growth. This approach ensures that organisations of all sizes can compete fairly, strengthens local economies, and maximises the benefit of investment within the communities closest to the project. 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: * Supporting LTC to leave a skills legacy for the local community. This means recruiting a local workforce and upskilling the supply chain to enable meaningful progression into higher paid, higher skilled work. * Delivering LTC with the lowest practicable carbon. This includes adoption of our "zero emissions" intent, eradication of diesel on site and promotion of alternative sustainable fuels. * Helping to create successful opportunities by providing early careers roles, such as apprenticeships, and inspiring young people into construction through delivery of STEM engagement. The operatives involved in the works shall be competent with relevant qualifications and competency cards (CSCS) and have a Highway Passport. Additional information: Please complete the attached expression of interest form and return to steve.willis@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/a03df1a8-be22-4375-aa2c-073a6039a6ba
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42122190 - Concrete pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 2 Nov 2032 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
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
WD25 7GS
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
Leavesden
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Further Information

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