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Lower Thames Crossing Consultancy Services

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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02 Apr 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has procured the "Lower Thames Crossing Consultancy Services" for specialist procurement advice and programme delivery expertise in construction consultancy services. This contract, valued at £5,901,216 GBP, covers both London and the South East regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Gardiner & Theobald appointed as the supplier. The contract period begins on 2 April 2026 and ends on 31 March 2029, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender identification number is tender_519564/1565296, and the process has been identified as closed, with the tender period having concluded on 2 March 2026.

This consultancy services contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction consultancy, particularly those with the capability to provide expert procurement advice and programme delivery expertise. Although the opportunity is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms can leverage this project to establish or expand their presence in the infrastructure sector. The buyer, National Highways Limited, is a notable organisation, and successful participation could enhance credibility and connections within the industry, potentially paving the way for future partnerships and contracts.

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Notice Title

Lower Thames Crossing Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The provision of specialist procurement advice and programme delivery expertise to the Lower Thames Crossing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f33aee61-3471-4e8e-acdd-56867a309ffe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e83cdbe-dd83-4f74-8ad1-1af911024535
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,901,216 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,901,216 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 7LW
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Harpur
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARDINER & THEOBALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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