Tender

Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Scheme Billboards

SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED

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15 Apr 2025 at 15:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED is seeking a competent Traffic Sign Contractor for the Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads project, focusing on supplying and installing scheme billboards, including concrete bases and posts in line with the main contractor's temporary works design and specification. The tender is classified within the signage industry and targets the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with interested parties required to submit their completed expressions of interest form by the tender deadline of 23rd April 2025. The contract is expected to begin on 26th August 2025 and conclude on 26th August 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in traffic signage and related infrastructure works to grow by partnering with a reputable main contractor like SKANSKA. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria specified. The procurement method involves competitive quotations below the threshold, making it accessible for smaller contractors to showcase their capabilities and secure a significant project within the South East region. Qualified operators with relevant certifications and highway passports are well-suited to submit bids and potentially expand their business portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Scheme Billboards

Notice Description

A Traffic Sign 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: * Supply and Install Scheme billboards including concrete base and posts in line with Main contractors' temporary works design & specification. Traffic Management by SKANSKA. 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-e8bd58ca-a9ea-4947-994b-7964866f626c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5d3952-2b0d-4740-8c3d-7be751c8b55c
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

34928470 - Signage

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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