Tender

Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Stage 1 works - Compound White Lining

SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 10:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Skanska Construction UK Limited is seeking to engage subcontractors for their project titled "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Stage 1 works - Compound White Lining." This procurement, currently in the tender stage, involves supplying, delivering, and installing white lining on access routes, hard standings, and car parks in Gravesend, Kent. The procurement falls under the works category, specifically road markings, classified with CPV code 34922100. The contract, valued between GBP £200,000 and GBP £500,000, invites interested parties to submit expressions of interest by 25 February 2026, with the contract period spanning from 26 February to 5 October 2026. The buyer, Skanska, is committed to fostering opportunities for local SMEs, ensuring fair competition through a competitive procedure with negotiation above threshold.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for SMEs in the South East region, particularly businesses specialising in road lining and markings. By participating, firms can access a high-value contract while contributing to a project that promotes sustainable practices and supports local workforce development. Companies that demonstrate a commitment to reducing carbon emissions, employ local talent, and provide early careers roles will find the tender especially fitting for their growth objectives. With Skanska emphasising skills legacy, organisations that are keen on offering apprenticeships and engaging in STEM activities may gain a competitive advantage in securing this contract. The project's aim to establish the UK's greenest road further enhances appeal for businesses prioritising environmental and community benefits.

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 - Stage 1 works - Compound White Lining

Notice Description

Skanska is seeking to procure a Subcontractor to supply, deliver, and install White Lining to supporting compound access routes, and hard standings / car parks located in Gravesend, Kent. The subcontractor will be responsible for providing all labour, materials, plant, and quality assurance necessary to complete the white lining works in accordance with the specifications, programme requirements, and safety standards set by Skanska as the Main Contractor. 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 eleanor.clarke@skanska.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea55fb9b-9be5-4381-84da-3223b2d19b49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51028bae-8291-4a5b-a90e-36a83c925fc0
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34922100 - Road markings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 20262 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 5 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
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

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-ea55fb9b-9be5-4381-84da-3223b2d19b49-2026-02-11T10:36:28Z",
    "date": "2026-02-11T10:36:28Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-ea55fb9b-9be5-4381-84da-3223b2d19b49",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Stage 1 works - Compound White Lining",
        "title": "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Stage 1 works - Compound White Lining",
        "description": "Skanska is seeking to procure a Subcontractor to supply, deliver, and install White Lining to supporting compound access routes, and hard standings / car parks located in Gravesend, Kent. The subcontractor will be responsible for providing all labour, materials, plant, and quality assurance necessary to complete the white lining works in accordance with the specifications, programme requirements, and safety standards set by Skanska as the Main Contractor. 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 eleanor.clarke@skanska.co.uk",
        "datePublished": "2026-02-11T10:36:28Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "34922100",
            "description": "Road markings"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South East",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 200000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 500000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-02-25T17:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-02-26T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2026-10-05T23:59:59+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/51028bae-8291-4a5b-a90e-36a83c925fc0",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-11T10:36:28Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "bidders",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9d0cafa-1424-462e-b37d-42eab379a979",
                "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/ccce3b8f-eb2a-4fd2-aa4a-77aa60d59a70",
                "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, Leavesden",
                "locality": "watford",
                "postalCode": "WD25 7GS",
                "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"
    }
}