Tender

Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Vehicle Recovery

SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED

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Tender

15 Apr 2025 at 15:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED is inviting tenders for a vehicle recovery system on the Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads, categorised under road barriers and safety barriers. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the tender closing on 23 April 2025 and works expected to start on 26 August 2025 and complete by 26 August 2026. Located in the South East, United Kingdom, the project falls under the works category, with a competitive quotation procurement method (below threshold).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in highway safety and construction. Companies with expertise in providing temporary vehicle restraint systems like steel barriers or concrete barriers, crash cushions, and end terminals will be well-suited to compete. It is particularly favourable for SMEs with the necessary qualifications and competency cards (Lantra - 12AB / CSCS) and a Highway Passport. Completing the attached expression of interest form is essential for participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Vehicle Recovery

Notice Description

A TVRS 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 TVRS - BG800 Steel Barrier or equivalent, HC350 concrete barrier or equivalent, crash cushions and end terminals. The operatives involved in the works shall be Competent with relevant qualifications and competency cards (Lantra - 12AB /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-dcb6b377-1b6c-4ded-851e-fe3ef01fdf02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abfd7d9c-33f0-4a4a-8385-7019540ebbe1
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34928110 - Road barriers

34928300 - Safety barriers

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 2025 - 26 Aug 2026 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
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

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